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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.57, 2,894.66 and 1,166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.57, 2,894.66 and 1,166.07 is: 1,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.57 : 2,894.66 = 1,166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.57/2,894.66 = 1,166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.57x = 2,894.66 × 1,166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.57x = 3,375,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,370.36/2,097.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.18

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