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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.76, 4,257.18 and 1,106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.76, 4,257.18 and 1,106.25 is: 1,659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.76 : 4,257.18 = 1,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.76/4,257.18 = 1,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.76x = 4,257.18 × 1,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.76x = 4,709,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,505.38/2,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.59

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