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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.28, 2,893.48 and 1,212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.28, 2,893.48 and 1,212.76 is: 1,673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.28 : 2,893.48 = 1,212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.28/2,893.48 = 1,212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.28x = 2,893.48 × 1,212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.28x = 3,509,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,096.80/2,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.17

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