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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.94, 4,234.59 and 1,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.94, 4,234.59 and 1,091.52 is: 1,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.94 : 4,234.59 = 1,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.94/4,234.59 = 1,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.94x = 4,234.59 × 1,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.94x = 4,622,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,139.68/2,822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.35

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