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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.93, 4,263.37 and 1,088.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.93, 4,263.37 and 1,088.43 is: 1,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.93 : 4,263.37 = 1,088.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.93/4,263.37 = 1,088.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.93x = 4,263.37 × 1,088.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.93x = 4,640,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,379.81/2,842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.25

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