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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.67, 4,567.26 and 1,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.67, 4,567.26 and 1,097.50 is: 1,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.67 : 4,567.26 = 1,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.67/4,567.26 = 1,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.67x = 4,567.26 × 1,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.67x = 5,012,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,567.85/3,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.26

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