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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.99, 2,895.75 and 1,214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.99, 2,895.75 and 1,214.37 is: 1,676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.99 : 2,895.75 = 1,214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.99/2,895.75 = 1,214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.99x = 2,895.75 × 1,214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.99x = 3,516,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,511.93/2,097.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.13

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