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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.57, 3,128.59 and 1,097.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.57, 3,128.59 and 1,097.74 is: 1,647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.57 : 3,128.59 = 1,097.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.57/3,128.59 = 1,097.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.57x = 3,128.59 × 1,097.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.57x = 3,434,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,366.07/2,084.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.52

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