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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.07, 3,983.73 and 1,096.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.07, 3,983.73 and 1,096.61 is: 1,644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.07 : 3,983.73 = 1,096.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.07/3,983.73 = 1,096.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.07x = 3,983.73 × 1,096.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.07x = 4,368,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,578.24/2,657.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.13

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