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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.66, 3,145.46 and 1,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.66, 3,145.46 and 1,220.46 is: 1,830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.66 : 3,145.46 = 1,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.66/3,145.46 = 1,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.66x = 3,145.46 × 1,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.66x = 3,838,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,902.01/2,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.09

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