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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.25, 2,984.39 and 1,597.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.25, 2,984.39 and 1,597.43 is: 2,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.25 : 2,984.39 = 1,597.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.25/2,984.39 = 1,597.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.25x = 2,984.39 × 1,597.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.25x = 4,767,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,346.13/2,163.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.79

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