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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.62, 4,142.85 and 1,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.62, 4,142.85 and 1,997.13 is: 2,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.62 : 4,142.85 = 1,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.62/4,142.85 = 1,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.62x = 4,142.85 × 1,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.62x = 8,273,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,273,810.02/3,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.45

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