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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.36, 4,250.16 and 1,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.36, 4,250.16 and 1,101.60 is: 1,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.36 : 4,250.16 = 1,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.36/4,250.16 = 1,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.36x = 4,250.16 × 1,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.36x = 4,681,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,976.26/2,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.28

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