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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.08, 3,145.74 and 798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.08, 3,145.74 and 798.52 is: 1,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.08 : 3,145.74 = 798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.08/3,145.74 = 798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.08x = 3,145.74 × 798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.08x = 2,511,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,936.30/2,097.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.83

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