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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.99, 4,107.26 and 1,797.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.99, 4,107.26 and 1,797.71 is: 2,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.99 : 4,107.26 = 1,797.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.99/4,107.26 = 1,797.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.99x = 4,107.26 × 1,797.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.99x = 7,383,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383,646.33/2,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.08

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