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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.16, 3,839.06 and 1,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.16, 3,839.06 and 1,097.73 is: 1,647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.16 : 3,839.06 = 1,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.16/3,839.06 = 1,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.16x = 3,839.06 × 1,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.16x = 4,214,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,254.08/2,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.38

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