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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.25, 4,136.21 and 1,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.25, 4,136.21 and 1,671 is: 2,305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.25 : 4,136.21 = 1,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.25/4,136.21 = 1,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.25x = 4,136.21 × 1,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.25x = 6,911,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,911,606.91/2,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.98

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