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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.34, 4,232.30 and 1,089.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.34, 4,232.30 and 1,089.75 is: 1,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.34 : 4,232.30 = 1,089.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.34/4,232.30 = 1,089.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.34x = 4,232.30 × 1,089.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.34x = 4,612,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,143.48/2,822.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.16

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