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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.14, 3,146.09 and 691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.14, 3,146.09 and 691.63 is: 1,037.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.14 : 3,146.09 = 691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.14/3,146.09 = 691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.14x = 3,146.09 × 691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.14x = 2,175,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,930.23/2,097.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.57

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