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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.18, 4,127.08 and 997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.18, 4,127.08 and 997 is: 1,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.18 : 4,127.08 = 997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.18/4,127.08 = 997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.18x = 4,127.08 × 997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.18x = 4,114,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,698.76/2,751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.62

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