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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.02, 3,547.47 and 1,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.02, 3,547.47 and 1,997.06 is: 2,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.02 : 3,547.47 = 1,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.02/3,547.47 = 1,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.02x = 3,547.47 × 1,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.02x = 7,084,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,510.44/2,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.22

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