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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.33, 3,997.22 and 1,777.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.33, 3,997.22 and 1,777.37 is: 2,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.33 : 3,997.22 = 1,777.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.33/3,997.22 = 1,777.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.33x = 3,997.22 × 1,777.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.33x = 7,104,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,510.04/2,897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.09

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