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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.84, 2,101.56 and 1,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.84, 2,101.56 and 1,073.36 is: 1,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.84 : 2,101.56 = 1,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.84/2,101.56 = 1,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.84x = 2,101.56 × 1,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.84x = 2,255,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,730.44/1,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.73

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