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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.13, 4,255.69 and 1,105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.13, 4,255.69 and 1,105.75 is: 1,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.13 : 4,255.69 = 1,105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.13/4,255.69 = 1,105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.13x = 4,255.69 × 1,105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.13x = 4,705,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,729.22/2,837.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.62

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