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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.45, 4,112.66 and 1,097.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.45, 4,112.66 and 1,097.45 is: 1,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.45 : 4,112.66 = 1,097.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.45/4,112.66 = 1,097.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.45x = 4,112.66 × 1,097.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.45x = 4,513,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,438.72/2,740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.97

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