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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.50, 3,251.04 and 997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.50, 3,251.04 and 997.02 is: 1,495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.50 : 3,251.04 = 997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.50/3,251.04 = 997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.50x = 3,251.04 × 997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.50x = 3,241,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,351.90/2,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.43

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