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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.50, 3,120.73 and 1,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.50, 3,120.73 and 1,997.06 is: 2,758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.50 : 3,120.73 = 1,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.50/3,120.73 = 1,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.50x = 3,120.73 × 1,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.50x = 6,232,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,264.46/2,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.26

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