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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.81, 3,969.14 and 1,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.81, 3,969.14 and 1,085.75 is: 1,628.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.81 : 3,969.14 = 1,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.81/3,969.14 = 1,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.81x = 3,969.14 × 1,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.81x = 4,309,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,468.48/2,645.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.79

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