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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.93, 4,250.01 and 1,101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.93, 4,250.01 and 1,101.57 is: 1,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.93 : 4,250.01 = 1,101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.93/4,250.01 = 1,101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.93x = 4,250.01 × 1,101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.93x = 4,681,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,683.52/2,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.59

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