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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.22, 4,245.20 and 1,097.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.22, 4,245.20 and 1,097.82 is: 1,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.22 : 4,245.20 = 1,097.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.22/4,245.20 = 1,097.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.22x = 4,245.20 × 1,097.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.22x = 4,660,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,465.46/2,831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.10

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