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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.25, 4,255.85 and 1,107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.25, 4,255.85 and 1,107.09 is: 1,660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.25 : 4,255.85 = 1,107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.25/4,255.85 = 1,107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.25x = 4,255.85 × 1,107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.25x = 4,711,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,603.44/2,837.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.62

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