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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.98, 3,997.26 and 1,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.98, 3,997.26 and 1,277.49 is: 1,917.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.98 : 3,997.26 = 1,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.98/3,997.26 = 1,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.98x = 3,997.26 × 1,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.98x = 5,106,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,459.68/2,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.57

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