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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.64, 3,152.02 and 1,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.64, 3,152.02 and 1,997.56 is: 2,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.64 : 3,152.02 = 1,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.64/3,152.02 = 1,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.64x = 3,152.02 × 1,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.64x = 6,296,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,296,349.07/2,101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.92

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