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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.24, 2,894.04 and 1,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.24, 2,894.04 and 1,311 is: 1,809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.24 : 2,894.04 = 1,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.24/2,894.04 = 1,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.24x = 2,894.04 × 1,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.24x = 3,794,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,086.44/2,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.09

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