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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.12, 3,140.89 and 1,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.12, 3,140.89 and 1,002.25 is: 1,501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.12 : 3,140.89 = 1,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.12/3,140.89 = 1,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.12x = 3,140.89 × 1,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.12x = 3,147,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,957.00/2,097.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.09

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