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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.40, 3,139.16 and 2,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.40, 3,139.16 and 2,023.58 is: 3,028.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.40 : 3,139.16 = 2,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.40/3,139.16 = 2,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.40x = 3,139.16 × 2,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.40x = 6,352,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,341.39/2,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.67

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