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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.70, 3,140.55 and 997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.70, 3,140.55 and 997.78 is: 1,496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.70 : 3,140.55 = 997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.70/3,140.55 = 997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.70x = 3,140.55 × 997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.70x = 3,133,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,577.98/2,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.67

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