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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.12, 3,148.41 and 1,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.12, 3,148.41 and 1,774.54 is: 2,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.12 : 3,148.41 = 1,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.12/3,148.41 = 1,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.12x = 3,148.41 × 1,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.12x = 5,586,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,963.74/2,097.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.11

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