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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.24, 4,417.96 and 1,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.24, 4,417.96 and 1,096.80 is: 1,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.24 : 4,417.96 = 1,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.24/4,417.96 = 1,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.24x = 4,417.96 × 1,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.24x = 4,845,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,618.53/2,945.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.24

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