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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.01, 3,145.52 and 1,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.01, 3,145.52 and 1,229.50 is: 1,844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.01 : 3,145.52 = 1,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.01/3,145.52 = 1,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.01x = 3,145.52 × 1,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.01x = 3,867,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,416.84/2,097.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.25

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