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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.25, 3,105.97 and 1,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.25, 3,105.97 and 1,097.13 is: 1,645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.25 : 3,105.97 = 1,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.25/3,105.97 = 1,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.25x = 3,105.97 × 1,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.25x = 3,407,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,650.12/2,071.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.21

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