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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.12, 4,261.44 and 1,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.12, 4,261.44 and 1,108.16 is: 1,662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.12 : 4,261.44 = 1,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.12/4,261.44 = 1,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.12x = 4,261.44 × 1,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.12x = 4,722,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,357.35/2,840.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.73

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