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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.84, 3,148.44 and 1,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.84, 3,148.44 and 1,232.88 is: 1,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.84 : 3,148.44 = 1,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.84/3,148.44 = 1,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.84x = 3,148.44 × 1,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.84x = 3,881,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,648.71/2,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.31

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