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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.96, 4,234.62 and 1,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.96, 4,234.62 and 1,091.56 is: 1,637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.96 : 4,234.62 = 1,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.96/4,234.62 = 1,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.96x = 4,234.62 × 1,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.96x = 4,622,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,341.81/2,822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.41

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