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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.30, 2,891.91 and 1,656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.30, 2,891.91 and 1,656.25 is: 2,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.30 : 2,891.91 = 1,656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.30/2,891.91 = 1,656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.30x = 2,891.91 × 1,656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.30x = 4,789,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,725.94/2,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.76

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