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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.04, 3,140.34 and 2,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.04, 3,140.34 and 2,097.08 is: 2,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.04 : 3,140.34 = 2,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.04/3,140.34 = 2,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.04x = 3,140.34 × 2,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.04x = 6,585,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,585,544.21/2,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.52

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