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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.72, 6,897.33 and 2,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.72, 6,897.33 and 2,097.34 is: 3,143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.72 : 6,897.33 = 2,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.72/6,897.33 = 2,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.72x = 6,897.33 × 2,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.72x = 14,466,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466,028.86/4,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.61

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