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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.64, 4,136.74 and 1,671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.64, 4,136.74 and 1,671.34 is: 2,306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.64 : 4,136.74 = 1,671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.64/4,136.74 = 1,671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.64x = 4,136.74 × 1,671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.64x = 6,913,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,899.03/2,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.45

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