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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.23, 4,127.07 and 997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.23, 4,127.07 and 997.28 is: 1,496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.23 : 4,127.07 = 997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.23/4,127.07 = 997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.23x = 4,127.07 × 997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.23x = 4,115,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,823.73/2,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.00

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