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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997, 4,139.88 and 2,717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997, 4,139.88 and 2,717.54 is: 3,753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997 : 4,139.88 = 2,717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997/4,139.88 = 2,717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997x = 4,139.88 × 2,717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997x = 11,250,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250,289.50/2,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.85

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