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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.87, 4,136.22 and 1,738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.87, 4,136.22 and 1,738.67 is: 2,398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.87 : 4,136.22 = 1,738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.87/4,136.22 = 1,738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.87x = 4,136.22 × 1,738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.87x = 7,191,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,531.97/2,997.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.88

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