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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.63, 3,984.95 and 1,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.63, 3,984.95 and 1,097.16 is: 1,645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.63 : 3,984.95 = 1,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.63/3,984.95 = 1,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.63x = 3,984.95 × 1,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.63x = 4,372,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,122.26/2,657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.12

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