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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.02, 4,301.55 and 1,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.02, 4,301.55 and 1,997.06 is: 2,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.02 : 4,301.55 = 1,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.02/4,301.55 = 1,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.02x = 4,301.55 × 1,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.02x = 8,590,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,453.44/3,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.98

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