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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.93, 4,500.09 and 2,653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.93, 4,500.09 and 2,653.46 is: 3,983.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.93 : 4,500.09 = 2,653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.93/4,500.09 = 2,653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.93x = 4,500.09 × 2,653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.93x = 11,940,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,940,786.31/2,997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.01

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