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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.55, 4,261.34 and 1,087.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.55, 4,261.34 and 1,087.05 is: 1,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.55 : 4,261.34 = 1,087.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.55/4,261.34 = 1,087.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.55x = 4,261.34 × 1,087.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.55x = 4,632,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,308.34/2,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.21

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