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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.83, 4,259.73 and 1,108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.83, 4,259.73 and 1,108.45 is: 1,662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.83 : 4,259.73 = 1,108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.83/4,259.73 = 1,108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.83x = 4,259.73 × 1,108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.83x = 4,721,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,697.72/2,839.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.67

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