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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.20, 3,145.80 and 1,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.20, 3,145.80 and 1,003.70 is: 1,505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.20 : 3,145.80 = 1,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.20/3,145.80 = 1,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.20x = 3,145.80 × 1,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.20x = 3,157,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,439.46/2,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.55

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