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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.75, 3,146.49 and 864.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.75, 3,146.49 and 864.84 is: 1,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.75 : 3,146.49 = 864.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.75/3,146.49 = 864.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.75x = 3,146.49 × 864.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.75x = 2,721,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,210.41/2,097.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.20

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