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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.11, 4,240.67 and 1,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.11, 4,240.67 and 1,096.14 is: 1,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.11 : 4,240.67 = 1,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.11/4,240.67 = 1,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.11x = 4,240.67 × 1,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.11x = 4,648,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,362.53/2,827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.21

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