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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.36, 4,248.54 and 1,101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.36, 4,248.54 and 1,101.39 is: 1,652.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.36 : 4,248.54 = 1,101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.36/4,248.54 = 1,101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.36x = 4,248.54 × 1,101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.36x = 4,679,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,299.47/2,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.09

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