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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.20, 4,110.60 and 1,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.20, 4,110.60 and 1,097.20 is: 1,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.20 : 4,110.60 = 1,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.20/4,110.60 = 1,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.20x = 4,110.60 × 1,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.20x = 4,510,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,150.32/2,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.32

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