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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.31, 4,189.58 and 1,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.31, 4,189.58 and 1,337.49 is: 2,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.31 : 4,189.58 = 1,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.31/4,189.58 = 1,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.31x = 4,189.58 × 1,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.31x = 5,603,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,514.67/2,797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.18

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