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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.27, 4,243.37 and 1,097.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.27, 4,243.37 and 1,097.67 is: 1,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.27 : 4,243.37 = 1,097.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.27/4,243.37 = 1,097.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.27x = 4,243.37 × 1,097.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.27x = 4,657,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,814.46/2,829.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.30

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