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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.34, 4,235.58 and 1,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.34, 4,235.58 and 1,093.02 is: 1,638.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.34 : 4,235.58 = 1,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.34/4,235.58 = 1,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.34x = 4,235.58 × 1,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.34x = 4,629,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,573.65/2,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.59

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