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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.41, 4,241.11 and 1,096.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.41, 4,241.11 and 1,096.03 is: 1,644.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.41 : 4,241.11 = 1,096.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.41/4,241.11 = 1,096.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.41x = 4,241.11 × 1,096.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.41x = 4,648,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,383.79/2,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.04

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