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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.59, 4,230.68 and 1,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.59, 4,230.68 and 1,997.75 is: 2,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.59 : 4,230.68 = 1,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.59/4,230.68 = 1,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.59x = 4,230.68 × 1,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.59x = 8,451,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451,841.56/2,823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.29

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