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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.41, 2,511.61 and 1,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.41, 2,511.61 and 1,097.15 is: 1,645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.41 : 2,511.61 = 1,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.41/2,511.61 = 1,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.41x = 2,511.61 × 1,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.41x = 2,755,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,597.61/1,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.72

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