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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.78, 2,895.39 and 1,398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.78, 2,895.39 and 1,398.75 is: 1,930.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.78 : 2,895.39 = 1,398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.78/2,895.39 = 1,398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.78x = 2,895.39 × 1,398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.78x = 4,049,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,926.76/2,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.58

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