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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.82, 3,141.24 and 1,403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.82, 3,141.24 and 1,403.38 is: 2,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.82 : 3,141.24 = 1,403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.82/3,141.24 = 1,403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.82x = 3,141.24 × 1,403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.82x = 4,408,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,353.39/2,097.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.40

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