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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.75, 4,258.17 and 1,107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.75, 4,258.17 and 1,107.42 is: 1,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.75 : 4,258.17 = 1,107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.75/4,258.17 = 1,107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.75x = 4,258.17 × 1,107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.75x = 4,715,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,582.62/2,838.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.15

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