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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.82, 4,259.82 and 1,086.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.82, 4,259.82 and 1,086.35 is: 1,628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.82 : 4,259.82 = 1,086.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.82/4,259.82 = 1,086.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.82x = 4,259.82 × 1,086.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.82x = 4,627,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,638.23/2,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.41

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