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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.41, 4,239.61 and 1,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.41, 4,239.61 and 1,095.03 is: 1,642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.41 : 4,239.61 = 1,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.41/4,239.61 = 1,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.41x = 4,239.61 × 1,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.41x = 4,642,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,500.14/2,826.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.54

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