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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.50, 4,111.61 and 1,097.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.50, 4,111.61 and 1,097.61 is: 1,646.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.50 : 4,111.61 = 1,097.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.50/4,111.61 = 1,097.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.50x = 4,111.61 × 1,097.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.50x = 4,512,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,944.25/2,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.16

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