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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.55, 2,893.33 and 1,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.55, 2,893.33 and 1,246.22 is: 1,719.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.55 : 2,893.33 = 1,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.55/2,893.33 = 1,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.55x = 2,893.33 × 1,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.55x = 3,605,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,725.71/2,097.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.02

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