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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.08, 4,256.70 and 1,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.08, 4,256.70 and 1,297 is: 1,945.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.08 : 4,256.70 = 1,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.08/4,256.70 = 1,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.08x = 4,256.70 × 1,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.08x = 5,520,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,939.90/2,837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.99

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