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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.16, 3,052.98 and 997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.16, 3,052.98 and 997.02 is: 1,494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.16 : 3,052.98 = 997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.16/3,052.98 = 997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.16x = 3,052.98 × 997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.16x = 3,043,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,882.12/2,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.18

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