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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.07, 3,145.59 and 1,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.07, 3,145.59 and 1,371.26 is: 2,056.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.07 : 3,145.59 = 1,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.07/3,145.59 = 1,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.07x = 3,145.59 × 1,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.07x = 4,313,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,429.61/2,097.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.89

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