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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.02, 4,251.99 and 1,103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.02, 4,251.99 and 1,103.42 is: 1,654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.02 : 4,251.99 = 1,103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.02/4,251.99 = 1,103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.02x = 4,251.99 × 1,103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.02x = 4,691,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,730.81/2,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.92

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