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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.49, 4,250.52 and 1,102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.49, 4,250.52 and 1,102.71 is: 1,653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.49 : 4,250.52 = 1,102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.49/4,250.52 = 1,102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.49x = 4,250.52 × 1,102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.49x = 4,687,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,090.91/2,834.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.59

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