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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.45, 2,893.97 and 1,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.45, 2,893.97 and 1,258.22 is: 1,736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.45 : 2,893.97 = 1,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.45/2,893.97 = 1,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.45x = 2,893.97 × 1,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.45x = 3,641,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,230.17/2,097.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.03

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