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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.86, 4,247.55 and 1,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.86, 4,247.55 and 1,101 is: 1,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.86 : 4,247.55 = 1,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.86/4,247.55 = 1,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.86x = 4,247.55 × 1,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.86x = 4,676,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,552.55/2,833.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.24

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