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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.94, 4,249.68 and 1,076.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.94, 4,249.68 and 1,076.86 is: 1,615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.94 : 4,249.68 = 1,076.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.94/4,249.68 = 1,076.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.94x = 4,249.68 × 1,076.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.94x = 4,576,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,310.40/2,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.39

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