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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.42, 4,293.63 and 1,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.42, 4,293.63 and 1,997.34 is: 2,996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.42 : 4,293.63 = 1,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.42/4,293.63 = 1,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.42x = 4,293.63 × 1,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.42x = 8,575,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,838.94/2,862.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.01

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