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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.51, 3,146.95 and 1,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.51, 3,146.95 and 1,001.73 is: 1,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.51 : 3,146.95 = 1,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.51/3,146.95 = 1,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.51x = 3,146.95 × 1,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.51x = 3,152,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,394.22/2,097.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.92

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