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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.39, 4,242.57 and 1,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.39, 4,242.57 and 1,097 is: 1,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.39 : 4,242.57 = 1,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.39/4,242.57 = 1,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.39x = 4,242.57 × 1,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.39x = 4,654,099.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,099.29/2,828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.49

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