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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.84, 4,137.56 and 1,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.84, 4,137.56 and 1,879.74 is: 2,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.84 : 4,137.56 = 1,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.84/4,137.56 = 1,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.84x = 4,137.56 × 1,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.84x = 7,777,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,527.64/2,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.38

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