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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.33, 3,139.44 and 1,355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.33, 3,139.44 and 1,355.94 is: 2,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.33 : 3,139.44 = 1,355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.33/3,139.44 = 1,355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.33x = 3,139.44 × 1,355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.33x = 4,256,892.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,892.27/2,097.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.67

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