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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.03, 4,494.47 and 1,265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.03, 4,494.47 and 1,265.79 is: 1,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.03 : 4,494.47 = 1,265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.03/4,494.47 = 1,265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.03x = 4,494.47 × 1,265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.03x = 5,689,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,048.85/2,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.23

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