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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.98, 4,264.34 and 1,283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.98, 4,264.34 and 1,283.09 is: 1,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.98 : 4,264.34 = 1,283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.98/4,264.34 = 1,283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.98x = 4,264.34 × 1,283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.98x = 5,471,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,504.27/2,841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.25

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