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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.44, 2,893.64 and 1,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.44, 2,893.64 and 1,870.24 is: 2,580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.44 : 2,893.64 = 1,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.44/2,893.64 = 1,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.44x = 2,893.64 × 1,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.44x = 5,411,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,801.27/2,097.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.19

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