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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.60, 2,895.68 and 1,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.60, 2,895.68 and 1,312.80 is: 1,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.60 : 2,895.68 = 1,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.60/2,895.68 = 1,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.60x = 2,895.68 × 1,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.60x = 3,801,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,448.70/2,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.28

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