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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.87, 3,984.50 and 1,096.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.87, 3,984.50 and 1,096.90 is: 1,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.87 : 3,984.50 = 1,096.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.87/3,984.50 = 1,096.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.87x = 3,984.50 × 1,096.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.87x = 4,370,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,582.60/2,657.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.39

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