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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.22, 4,265.13 and 1,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.22, 4,265.13 and 1,088.22 is: 1,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.22 : 4,265.13 = 1,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.22/4,265.13 = 1,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.22x = 4,265.13 × 1,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.22x = 4,641,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,399.77/2,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.44

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