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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.04, 3,726 and 1,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.04, 3,726 and 1,097.88 is: 1,645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.04 : 3,726 = 1,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.04/3,726 = 1,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.04x = 3,726 × 1,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.04x = 4,090,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,700.88/2,486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.47

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