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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.67, 3,149.76 and 1,808.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.67, 3,149.76 and 1,808.41 is: 2,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.67 : 3,149.76 = 1,808.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.67/3,149.76 = 1,808.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.67x = 3,149.76 × 1,808.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.67x = 5,696,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,057.48/2,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.42

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