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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.86, 3,844.92 and 1,101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.86, 3,844.92 and 1,101.22 is: 1,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.86 : 3,844.92 = 1,101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.86/3,844.92 = 1,101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.86x = 3,844.92 × 1,101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.86x = 4,234,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,102.80/2,562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.10

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