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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.74, 3,998.21 and 1,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.74, 3,998.21 and 1,955.28 is: 2,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.74 : 3,998.21 = 1,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.74/3,998.21 = 1,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.74x = 3,998.21 × 1,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.74x = 7,817,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817,590.28/2,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.83

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