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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.71, 3,143.88 and 865.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.71, 3,143.88 and 865.99 is: 1,297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.71 : 3,143.88 = 865.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.71/3,143.88 = 865.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.71x = 3,143.88 × 865.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.71x = 2,722,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,558.62/2,097.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.87

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