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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.46, 3,029.22 and 1,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.46, 3,029.22 and 1,097.52 is: 1,644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.46 : 3,029.22 = 1,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.46/3,029.22 = 1,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.46x = 3,029.22 × 1,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.46x = 3,324,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,629.53/2,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.67

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