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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.10, 4,237.24 and 1,092.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.10, 4,237.24 and 1,092.70 is: 1,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.10 : 4,237.24 = 1,092.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.10/4,237.24 = 1,092.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.10x = 4,237.24 × 1,092.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.10x = 4,630,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,032.15/2,826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.31

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