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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.66, 4,247.36 and 1,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.66, 4,247.36 and 1,099.26 is: 1,648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.66 : 4,247.36 = 1,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.66/4,247.36 = 1,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.66x = 4,247.36 × 1,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.66x = 4,668,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,947.46/2,832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.26

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