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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.46, 4,135.86 and 1,671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.46, 4,135.86 and 1,671.13 is: 2,305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.46 : 4,135.86 = 1,671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.46/4,135.86 = 1,671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.46x = 4,135.86 × 1,671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.46x = 6,911,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,911,564.89/2,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.81

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