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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.62, 3,103.95 and 1,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.62, 3,103.95 and 1,097.30 is: 1,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.62 : 3,103.95 = 1,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.62/3,103.95 = 1,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.62x = 3,103.95 × 1,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.62x = 3,405,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,964.34/2,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.52

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