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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.88, 3,519.67 and 1,097.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.88, 3,519.67 and 1,097.57 is: 1,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.88 : 3,519.67 = 1,097.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.88/3,519.67 = 1,097.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.88x = 3,519.67 × 1,097.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.88x = 3,863,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,084.20/2,345.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.75

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