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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.36, 4,258.17 and 1,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.36, 4,258.17 and 1,107 is: 1,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.36 : 4,258.17 = 1,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.36/4,258.17 = 1,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.36x = 4,258.17 × 1,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.36x = 4,713,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,794.19/2,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.75

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