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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.83, 4,785.62 and 2,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.83, 4,785.62 and 2,097.36 is: 3,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.83 : 4,785.62 = 2,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.83/4,785.62 = 2,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.83x = 4,785.62 × 2,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.83x = 10,037,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,157.48/3,193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.67

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