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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.78, 3,160.14 and 997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.78, 3,160.14 and 997.27 is: 1,495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.78 : 3,160.14 = 997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.78/3,160.14 = 997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.78x = 3,160.14 × 997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.78x = 3,151,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,512.82/2,107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.18

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