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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.83, 3,146.74 and 2,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.83, 3,146.74 and 2,063.35 is: 3,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.83 : 3,146.74 = 2,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.83/3,146.74 = 2,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.83x = 3,146.74 × 2,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.83x = 6,492,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,825.98/2,097.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.02

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