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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.36, 4,254.30 and 1,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.36, 4,254.30 and 1,105.50 is: 1,656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.36 : 4,254.30 = 1,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.36/4,254.30 = 1,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.36x = 4,254.30 × 1,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.36x = 4,703,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,128.65/2,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.99

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