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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.67, 4,244.27 and 1,097.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.67, 4,244.27 and 1,097.43 is: 1,646.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.67 : 4,244.27 = 1,097.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.67/4,244.27 = 1,097.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.67x = 4,244.27 × 1,097.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.67x = 4,657,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,783.74/2,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.63

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