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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.20, 4,261.80 and 1,108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.20, 4,261.80 and 1,108.70 is: 1,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.20 : 4,261.80 = 1,108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.20/4,261.80 = 1,108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.20x = 4,261.80 × 1,108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.20x = 4,725,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,057.66/2,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.05

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