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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.03, 4,137.83 and 1,935.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.03, 4,137.83 and 1,935.27 is: 2,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.03 : 4,137.83 = 1,935.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.03/4,137.83 = 1,935.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.03x = 4,137.83 × 1,935.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.03x = 8,007,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,007,818.26/2,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.92

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