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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.96, 3,229.11 and 997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.96, 3,229.11 and 997.71 is: 1,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.96 : 3,229.11 = 997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.96/3,229.11 = 997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.96x = 3,229.11 × 997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.96x = 3,221,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,715.34/2,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.11

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