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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.34, 4,232.58 and 1,091.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.34, 4,232.58 and 1,091.02 is: 1,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.34 : 4,232.58 = 1,091.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.34/4,232.58 = 1,091.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.34x = 4,232.58 × 1,091.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.34x = 4,617,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,829.43/2,823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.59

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