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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.83, 4,229.01 and 2,097.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.83, 4,229.01 and 2,097.63 is: 3,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.83 : 4,229.01 = 2,097.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.83/4,229.01 = 2,097.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.83x = 4,229.01 × 2,097.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.83x = 8,870,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870,898.25/2,824.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.33

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