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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.93, 3,747.82 and 1,597.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.93, 3,747.82 and 1,597.07 is: 2,203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.93 : 3,747.82 = 1,597.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.93/3,747.82 = 1,597.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.93x = 3,747.82 × 1,597.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.93x = 5,985,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,518.18/2,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.86

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