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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.03, 2,893.46 and 1,257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.03, 2,893.46 and 1,257.51 is: 1,735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.03 : 2,893.46 = 1,257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.03/2,893.46 = 1,257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.03x = 2,893.46 × 1,257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.03x = 3,638,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,554.88/2,097.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.10

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