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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.36, 4,249.02 and 1,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.36, 4,249.02 and 1,101.80 is: 1,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.36 : 4,249.02 = 1,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.36/4,249.02 = 1,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.36x = 4,249.02 × 1,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.36x = 4,681,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,570.24/2,834.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.72

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