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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.90, 3,727.35 and 1,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.90, 3,727.35 and 1,097.46 is: 1,646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.90 : 3,727.35 = 1,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.90/3,727.35 = 1,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.90x = 3,727.35 × 1,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.90x = 4,090,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,617.53/2,484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.19

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