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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.08, 4,257.10 and 1,106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.08, 4,257.10 and 1,106.71 is: 1,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.08 : 4,257.10 = 1,106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.08/4,257.10 = 1,106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.08x = 4,257.10 × 1,106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.08x = 4,711,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,353.86/2,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.05

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