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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.22, 4,238.37 and 1,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.22, 4,238.37 and 1,095.06 is: 1,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.22 : 4,238.37 = 1,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.22/4,238.37 = 1,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.22x = 4,238.37 × 1,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.22x = 4,641,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,269.45/2,825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.80

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