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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.69, 4,265.51 and 1,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.69, 4,265.51 and 1,088.28 is: 1,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.69 : 4,265.51 = 1,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.69/4,265.51 = 1,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.69x = 4,265.51 × 1,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.69x = 4,642,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,063.78/2,843.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.41

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