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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.94, 4,248.52 and 1,100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.94, 4,248.52 and 1,100.56 is: 1,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.94 : 4,248.52 = 1,100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.94/4,248.52 = 1,100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.94x = 4,248.52 × 1,100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.94x = 4,675,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,751.17/2,831.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.08

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