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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.02, 4,200.36 and 2,063.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.02, 4,200.36 and 2,063.97 is: 3,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.02 : 4,200.36 = 2,063.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.02/4,200.36 = 2,063.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.02x = 4,200.36 × 2,063.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.02x = 8,669,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669,417.03/2,797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.52

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