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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.24, 4,419.46 and 1,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.24, 4,419.46 and 1,097.80 is: 1,646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.24 : 4,419.46 = 1,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.24/4,419.46 = 1,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.24x = 4,419.46 × 1,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.24x = 4,851,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,683.19/2,946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.74

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