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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.85, 3,147.26 and 617.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.85, 3,147.26 and 617.11 is: 925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.85 : 3,147.26 = 617.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.85/3,147.26 = 617.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.85x = 3,147.26 × 617.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.85x = 1,942,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,205.62/2,097.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.81

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