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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.03, 3,141.44 and 1,607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.03, 3,141.44 and 1,607.69 is: 2,408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.03 : 3,141.44 = 1,607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.03/3,141.44 = 1,607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.03x = 3,141.44 × 1,607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.03x = 5,050,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,461.67/2,097.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.39

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