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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.46, 4,183.28 and 2,097.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.46, 4,183.28 and 2,097.69 is: 3,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.46 : 4,183.28 = 2,097.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.46/4,183.28 = 2,097.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.46x = 4,183.28 × 2,097.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.46x = 8,775,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,222.03/2,791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.59

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