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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.16, 4,247.58 and 1,100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.16, 4,247.58 and 1,100.84 is: 1,650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.16 : 4,247.58 = 1,100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.16/4,247.58 = 1,100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.16x = 4,247.58 × 1,100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.16x = 4,675,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,905.97/2,833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.42

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