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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.10, 4,495.65 and 2,521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.10, 4,495.65 and 2,521.90 is: 3,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.10 : 4,495.65 = 2,521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.10/4,495.65 = 2,521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.10x = 4,495.65 × 2,521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.10x = 11,337,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,337,579.74/2,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.85

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