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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.25, 4,257.38 and 1,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.25, 4,257.38 and 1,106.88 is: 1,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.25 : 4,257.38 = 1,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.25/4,257.38 = 1,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.25x = 4,257.38 × 1,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.25x = 4,712,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,408.77/2,838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.32

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