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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.99, 3,147.09 and 1,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.99, 3,147.09 and 1,484.44 is: 2,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.99 : 3,147.09 = 1,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.99/3,147.09 = 1,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.99x = 3,147.09 × 1,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.99x = 4,671,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,652.85/2,097.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.73

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