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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.38, 4,545.62 and 1,997.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.38, 4,545.62 and 1,997.00 is: 2,995.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.38 : 4,545.62 = 1,997.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.38/4,545.62 = 1,997.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.38x = 4,545.62 × 1,997.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.38x = 9,077,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,077,619.50/3,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.54

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