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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.16, 4,238.30 and 1,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.16, 4,238.30 and 1,093.80 is: 1,640.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.16 : 4,238.30 = 1,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.16/4,238.30 = 1,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.16x = 4,238.30 × 1,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.16x = 4,635,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,852.54/2,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.92

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