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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.20, 2,892.57 and 2,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.20, 2,892.57 and 2,004.14 is: 2,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.20 : 2,892.57 = 2,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.20/2,892.57 = 2,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.20x = 2,892.57 × 2,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.20x = 5,797,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,114.96/2,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.21

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