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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.76, 4,250.91 and 1,102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.76, 4,250.91 and 1,102.52 is: 1,653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.76 : 4,250.91 = 1,102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.76/4,250.91 = 1,102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.76x = 4,250.91 × 1,102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.76x = 4,686,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,713.29/2,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.89

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