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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.92, 4,243.14 and 1,096.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.92, 4,243.14 and 1,096.68 is: 1,645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.92 : 4,243.14 = 1,096.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.92/4,243.14 = 1,096.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.92x = 4,243.14 × 1,096.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.92x = 4,653,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,366.78/2,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.51

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