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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.90, 4,135.32 and 2,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.90, 4,135.32 and 2,333.70 is: 3,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.90 : 4,135.32 = 2,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.90/4,135.32 = 2,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.90x = 4,135.32 × 2,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.90x = 9,650,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,650,596.28/2,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.12

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