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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.90, 4,497.93 and 1,353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.90, 4,497.93 and 1,353.60 is: 2,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.90 : 4,497.93 = 1,353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.90/4,497.93 = 1,353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.90x = 4,497.93 × 1,353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.90x = 6,088,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,398.05/2,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.89

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