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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.02, 4,250.49 and 1,102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.02, 4,250.49 and 1,102.42 is: 1,653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.02 : 4,250.49 = 1,102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.02/4,250.49 = 1,102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.02x = 4,250.49 × 1,102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.02x = 4,685,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,825.19/2,834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.42

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