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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.08, 6,264.38 and 2,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.08, 6,264.38 and 2,097 is: 3,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.08 : 6,264.38 = 2,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.08/6,264.38 = 2,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.08x = 6,264.38 × 2,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.08x = 13,136,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,136,404.86/4,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.38

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