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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.82, 3,494.61 and 1,097.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.82, 3,494.61 and 1,097.19 is: 1,645.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.82 : 3,494.61 = 1,097.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.82/3,494.61 = 1,097.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.82x = 3,494.61 × 1,097.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.82x = 3,834,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,251.15/2,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.02

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