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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.34, 3,996.98 and 1,701.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.34, 3,996.98 and 1,701.93 is: 2,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.34 : 3,996.98 = 1,701.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.34/3,996.98 = 1,701.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.34x = 3,996.98 × 1,701.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.34x = 6,802,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802,571.66/2,897.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.87

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