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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.89, 4,241.82 and 1,096.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.89, 4,241.82 and 1,096.50 is: 1,644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.89 : 4,241.82 = 1,096.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.89/4,241.82 = 1,096.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.89x = 4,241.82 × 1,096.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.89x = 4,651,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,155.63/2,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.74

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