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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.16, 3,968.48 and 1,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.16, 3,968.48 and 1,085 is: 1,628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.16 : 3,968.48 = 1,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.16/3,968.48 = 1,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.16x = 3,968.48 × 1,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.16x = 4,305,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,800.80/2,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.42

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