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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.27, 4,495.23 and 1,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.27, 4,495.23 and 1,900.08 is: 2,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.27 : 4,495.23 = 1,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.27/4,495.23 = 1,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.27x = 4,495.23 × 1,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.27x = 8,541,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541,296.62/2,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.69

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