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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.93, 4,112.89 and 1,097.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.93, 4,112.89 and 1,097.33 is: 1,645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.93 : 4,112.89 = 1,097.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.93/4,112.89 = 1,097.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.93x = 4,112.89 × 1,097.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.93x = 4,513,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,180.45/2,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.99

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