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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.52, 4,247.54 and 1,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.52, 4,247.54 and 1,100.28 is: 1,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.52 : 4,247.54 = 1,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.52/4,247.54 = 1,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.52x = 4,247.54 × 1,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.52x = 4,673,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,483.31/2,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.52

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