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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.30, 4,136.39 and 1,670.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.30, 4,136.39 and 1,670.99 is: 2,306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.30 : 4,136.39 = 1,670.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.30/4,136.39 = 1,670.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.30x = 4,136.39 × 1,670.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.30x = 6,911,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,911,866.33/2,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.03

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