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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.35, 3,148.45 and 1,125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.35, 3,148.45 and 1,125.35 is: 1,689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.35 : 3,148.45 = 1,125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.35/3,148.45 = 1,125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.35x = 3,148.45 × 1,125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.35x = 3,543,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,108.21/2,097.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.33

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