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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.38, 4,218.36 and 1,100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.38, 4,218.36 and 1,100.91 is: 1,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.38 : 4,218.36 = 1,100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.38/4,218.36 = 1,100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.38x = 4,218.36 × 1,100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.38x = 4,644,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,034.71/2,812.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.28

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