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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.34, 4,242.39 and 1,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.34, 4,242.39 and 1,095.94 is: 1,643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.34 : 4,242.39 = 1,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.34/4,242.39 = 1,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.34x = 4,242.39 × 1,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.34x = 4,649,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,404.90/2,829.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.28

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