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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.46, 2,894.43 and 1,153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.46, 2,894.43 and 1,153.27 is: 1,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.46 : 2,894.43 = 1,153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.46/2,894.43 = 1,153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.46x = 2,894.43 × 1,153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.46x = 3,338,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,059.29/2,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.48

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