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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.36, 4,231.06 and 1,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.36, 4,231.06 and 1,089.80 is: 1,633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.36 : 4,231.06 = 1,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.36/4,231.06 = 1,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.36x = 4,231.06 × 1,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.36x = 4,611,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,009.19/2,822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.74

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