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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.36, 3,144.42 and 1,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.36, 3,144.42 and 1,404 is: 2,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.36 : 3,144.42 = 1,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.36/3,144.42 = 1,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.36x = 3,144.42 × 1,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.36x = 4,414,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,765.68/2,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.92

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