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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.91, 4,247.73 and 1,099.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.91, 4,247.73 and 1,099.51 is: 1,648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.91 : 4,247.73 = 1,099.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.91/4,247.73 = 1,099.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.91x = 4,247.73 × 1,099.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.91x = 4,670,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,421.61/2,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.63

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