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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.89, 2,894.54 and 1,352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.89, 2,894.54 and 1,352.94 is: 1,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.89 : 2,894.54 = 1,352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.89/2,894.54 = 1,352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.89x = 2,894.54 × 1,352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.89x = 3,916,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,132.18/2,097.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.70

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