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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.60, 3,797.36 and 2,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.60, 3,797.36 and 2,097.84 is: 3,146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.60 : 3,797.36 = 2,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.60/3,797.36 = 2,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.60x = 3,797.36 × 2,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.60x = 7,966,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966,253.70/2,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.73

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