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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.36, 2,069.96 and 1,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.36, 2,069.96 and 1,372.82 is: 1,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.36 : 2,069.96 = 1,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.36/2,069.96 = 1,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.36x = 2,069.96 × 1,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.36x = 2,841,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,682.49/1,497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.80

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