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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.23, 4,111.49 and 1,097.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.23, 4,111.49 and 1,097.79 is: 1,646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.23 : 4,111.49 = 1,097.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.23/4,111.49 = 1,097.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.23x = 4,111.49 × 1,097.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.23x = 4,513,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,552.61/2,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.54

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