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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.30, 3,148.08 and 865.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.30, 3,148.08 and 865.45 is: 1,299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.30 : 3,148.08 = 865.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.30/3,148.08 = 865.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.30x = 3,148.08 × 865.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.30x = 2,724,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,505.84/2,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.05

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