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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.44, 4,419.14 and 1,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.44, 4,419.14 and 1,097.12 is: 1,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.44 : 4,419.14 = 1,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.44/4,419.14 = 1,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.44x = 4,419.14 × 1,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.44x = 4,848,326.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,326.88/2,946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.49

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