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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.65, 2,894.15 and 1,351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.65, 2,894.15 and 1,351.86 is: 1,865.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.65 : 2,894.15 = 1,351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.65/2,894.15 = 1,351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.65x = 2,894.15 × 1,351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.65x = 3,912,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,478.86/2,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.18

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