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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.71, 4,575.70 and 1,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.71, 4,575.70 and 1,997.25 is: 2,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.71 : 4,575.70 = 1,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.71/4,575.70 = 1,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.71x = 4,575.70 × 1,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.71x = 9,138,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,831.49/3,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.68

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