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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.23, 2,893.46 and 1,212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.23, 2,893.46 and 1,212.57 is: 1,672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.23 : 2,893.46 = 1,212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.23/2,893.46 = 1,212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.23x = 2,893.46 × 1,212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.23x = 3,508,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,516.73/2,097.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.93

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