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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.06, 4,260.14 and 1,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.06, 4,260.14 and 1,085.08 is: 1,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.06 : 4,260.14 = 1,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.06/4,260.14 = 1,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.06x = 4,260.14 × 1,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.06x = 4,622,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,592.71/2,840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.64

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