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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.00, 3,143.87 and 1,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.00, 3,143.87 and 1,001.88 is: 1,502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.00 : 3,143.87 = 1,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.00/3,143.87 = 1,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.00x = 3,143.87 × 1,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.00x = 3,149,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,759.75/2,097.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.03

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