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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.09, 2,893.99 and 1,152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.09, 2,893.99 and 1,152.88 is: 1,590.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.09 : 2,893.99 = 1,152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.09/2,893.99 = 1,152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.09x = 2,893.99 × 1,152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.09x = 3,336,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,423.19/2,097.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.98

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