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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.80, 3,143.10 and 1,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.80, 3,143.10 and 1,122.92 is: 1,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.80 : 3,143.10 = 1,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.80/3,143.10 = 1,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.80x = 3,143.10 × 1,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.80x = 3,529,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,449.85/2,097.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.45

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