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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.59, 4,247.94 and 1,101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.59, 4,247.94 and 1,101.81 is: 1,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.59 : 4,247.94 = 1,101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.59/4,247.94 = 1,101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.59x = 4,247.94 × 1,101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.59x = 4,680,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,422.77/2,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.76

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