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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.28, 3,966.72 and 1,084.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.28, 3,966.72 and 1,084.22 is: 1,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.28 : 3,966.72 = 1,084.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.28/3,966.72 = 1,084.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.28x = 3,966.72 × 1,084.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.28x = 4,300,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,794.23/2,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.45

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