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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.97, 6,065.96 and 2,097.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.97, 6,065.96 and 2,097.54 is: 3,146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.97 : 6,065.96 = 2,097.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.97/6,065.96 = 2,097.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.97x = 6,065.96 × 2,097.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.97x = 12,723,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,583.25/4,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.31

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