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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.26, 4,495.39 and 1,353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.26, 4,495.39 and 1,353.43 is: 2,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.26 : 4,495.39 = 1,353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.26/4,495.39 = 1,353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.26x = 4,495.39 × 1,353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.26x = 6,084,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,084,172.64/2,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.91

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