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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.02, 3,399.99 and 1,097.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.02, 3,399.99 and 1,097.37 is: 1,645.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.02 : 3,399.99 = 1,097.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.02/3,399.99 = 1,097.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.02x = 3,399.99 × 1,097.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.02x = 3,731,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,047.03/2,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.07

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