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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.10, 3,073.65 and 897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.10, 3,073.65 and 897.10 is: 1,345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.10 : 3,073.65 = 897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.10/3,073.65 = 897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.10x = 3,073.65 × 897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.10x = 2,757,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,371.42/2,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.65

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