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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.45, 2,894.72 and 1,213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.45, 2,894.72 and 1,213.23 is: 1,674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.45 : 2,894.72 = 1,213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.45/2,894.72 = 1,213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.45x = 2,894.72 × 1,213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.45x = 3,511,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,955.08/2,097.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.39

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