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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.16, 3,400.75 and 1,097.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.16, 3,400.75 and 1,097.85 is: 1,646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.16 : 3,400.75 = 1,097.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.16/3,400.75 = 1,097.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.16x = 3,400.75 × 1,097.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.16x = 3,733,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,513.39/2,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.05

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