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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.49, 4,252.02 and 1,103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.49, 4,252.02 and 1,103.71 is: 1,655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.49 : 4,252.02 = 1,103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.49/4,252.02 = 1,103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.49x = 4,252.02 × 1,103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.49x = 4,692,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,996.99/2,835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.09

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