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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.54, 4,136.34 and 1,721.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.54, 4,136.34 and 1,721.43 is: 2,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.54 : 4,136.34 = 1,721.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.54/4,136.34 = 1,721.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.54x = 4,136.34 × 1,721.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.54x = 7,120,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120,419.77/2,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.42

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