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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.73, 3,999.02 and 1,702.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.73, 3,999.02 and 1,702.78 is: 2,349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.73 : 3,999.02 = 1,702.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.73/3,999.02 = 1,702.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.73x = 3,999.02 × 1,702.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.73x = 6,809,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809,432.76/2,897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.92

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