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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.27, 4,136.33 and 1,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.27, 4,136.33 and 1,671.09 is: 2,306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.27 : 4,136.33 = 1,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.27/4,136.33 = 1,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.27x = 4,136.33 × 1,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.27x = 6,912,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,912,179.70/2,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.16

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