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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.89, 2,995.83 and 1,165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.89, 2,995.83 and 1,165.22 is: 1,747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.89 : 2,995.83 = 1,165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.89/2,995.83 = 1,165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.89x = 2,995.83 × 1,165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.89x = 3,490,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,801.03/1,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.24

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