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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.88, 4,256.94 and 1,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.88, 4,256.94 and 1,083.96 is: 1,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.88 : 4,256.94 = 1,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.88/4,256.94 = 1,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.88x = 4,256.94 × 1,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.88x = 4,614,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,352.68/2,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.41

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