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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.64, 3,621.26 and 1,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.64, 3,621.26 and 1,097.66 is: 1,646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.64 : 3,621.26 = 1,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.64/3,621.26 = 1,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.64x = 3,621.26 × 1,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.64x = 3,974,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,897.30/2,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.17

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