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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.07, 3,142.62 and 1,544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.07, 3,142.62 and 1,544.91 is: 2,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.07 : 3,142.62 = 1,544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.07/3,142.62 = 1,544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.07x = 3,142.62 × 1,544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.07x = 4,855,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,065.06/2,097.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.17

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