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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.12, 4,240.08 and 1,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.12, 4,240.08 and 1,094.96 is: 1,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.12 : 4,240.08 = 1,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.12/4,240.08 = 1,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.12x = 4,240.08 × 1,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.12x = 4,642,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,718.00/2,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.37

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