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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.10, 2,886.36 and 1,846.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.10, 2,886.36 and 1,846.78 is: 2,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.10 : 2,886.36 = 1,846.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.10/2,886.36 = 1,846.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.10x = 2,886.36 × 1,846.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.10x = 5,330,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,330,471.92/2,097.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.83

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