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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.88, 4,264.60 and 1,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.88, 4,264.60 and 1,087.04 is: 1,631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.88 : 4,264.60 = 1,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.88/4,264.60 = 1,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.88x = 4,264.60 × 1,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.88x = 4,635,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,790.78/2,841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.24

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