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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.54, 2,894.67 and 1,572.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.54, 2,894.67 and 1,572.66 is: 2,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.54 : 2,894.67 = 1,572.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.54/2,894.67 = 1,572.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.54x = 2,894.67 × 1,572.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.54x = 4,552,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,331.72/2,097.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.32

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