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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.51, 8,541.05 and 1,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.51, 8,541.05 and 1,997.73 is: 2,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.51 : 8,541.05 = 1,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.51/8,541.05 = 1,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.51x = 8,541.05 × 1,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.51x = 17,062,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,659.12/5,697.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.76

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