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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.63, 4,136.59 and 1,671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.63, 4,136.59 and 1,671.46 is: 2,306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.63 : 4,136.59 = 1,671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.63/4,136.59 = 1,671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.63x = 4,136.59 × 1,671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.63x = 6,914,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,144.72/2,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.54

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