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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.36, 4,246.80 and 1,100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.36, 4,246.80 and 1,100.50 is: 1,649.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.36 : 4,246.80 = 1,100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.36/4,246.80 = 1,100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.36x = 4,246.80 × 1,100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.36x = 4,673,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,603.40/2,833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.49

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