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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.80, 4,263.68 and 1,087.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.80, 4,263.68 and 1,087.33 is: 1,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.80 : 4,263.68 = 1,087.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.80/4,263.68 = 1,087.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.80x = 4,263.68 × 1,087.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.80x = 4,636,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,021.27/2,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.22

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