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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.24, 3,145.94 and 781.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.24, 3,145.94 and 781.32 is: 1,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.24 : 3,145.94 = 781.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.24/3,145.94 = 781.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.24x = 3,145.94 × 781.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.24x = 2,457,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,985.84/2,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.01

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