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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.32, 3,121.86 and 1,497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.32, 3,121.86 and 1,497.56 is: 2,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.32 : 3,121.86 = 1,497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.32/3,121.86 = 1,497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.32x = 3,121.86 × 1,497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.32x = 4,675,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,180.59/2,084.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.02

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