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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.08, 4,251.04 and 1,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.08, 4,251.04 and 1,101.44 is: 1,652.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.08 : 4,251.04 = 1,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.08/4,251.04 = 1,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.08x = 4,251.04 × 1,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.08x = 4,682,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,265.50/2,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.13

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