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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.43, 2,894.52 and 1,201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.43, 2,894.52 and 1,201.33 is: 1,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.43 : 2,894.52 = 1,201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.43/2,894.52 = 1,201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.43x = 2,894.52 × 1,201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.43x = 3,477,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,281.83/2,097.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.88

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