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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.64, 3,140.70 and 1,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.64, 3,140.70 and 1,748.20 is: 2,617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.64 : 3,140.70 = 1,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.64/3,140.70 = 1,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.64x = 3,140.70 × 1,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.64x = 5,490,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490,571.74/2,097.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.50

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