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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.24, 3,141.41 and 1,436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.24, 3,141.41 and 1,436.01 is: 2,150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.24 : 3,141.41 = 1,436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.24/3,141.41 = 1,436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.24x = 3,141.41 × 1,436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.24x = 4,511,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,088.99/2,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.97

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