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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.60, 2,889.69 and 1,466.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.60, 2,889.69 and 1,466.95 is: 2,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.60 : 2,889.69 = 1,466.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.60/2,889.69 = 1,466.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.60x = 2,889.69 × 1,466.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.60x = 4,239,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,030.75/2,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.90

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