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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341, 2,008.44 and 1,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341, 2,008.44 and 1,097.28 is: 1,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341 : 2,008.44 = 1,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341/2,008.44 = 1,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341x = 2,008.44 × 1,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341x = 2,203,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,821.04/1,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.42

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