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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.92, 5,108.70 and 1,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.92, 5,108.70 and 1,097.24 is: 1,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.92 : 5,108.70 = 1,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.92/5,108.70 = 1,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.92x = 5,108.70 × 1,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.92x = 5,605,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,469.99/3,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.80

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