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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.22, 3,146.33 and 1,482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.22, 3,146.33 and 1,482.13 is: 2,223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.22 : 3,146.33 = 1,482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.22/3,146.33 = 1,482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.22x = 3,146.33 × 1,482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.22x = 4,663,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,270.08/2,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.55

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