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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.65, 4,264.01 and 1,088.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.65, 4,264.01 and 1,088.46 is: 1,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.65 : 4,264.01 = 1,088.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.65/4,264.01 = 1,088.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.65x = 4,264.01 × 1,088.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.65x = 4,641,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,198.88/2,842.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.70

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