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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.53, 4,222.03 and 1,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.53, 4,222.03 and 1,997.80 is: 2,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.53 : 4,222.03 = 1,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.53/4,222.03 = 1,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.53x = 4,222.03 × 1,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.53x = 8,434,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,434,771.53/3,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.98

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