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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.93, 4,264.87 and 1,089.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.93, 4,264.87 and 1,089.43 is: 1,633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.93 : 4,264.87 = 1,089.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.93/4,264.87 = 1,089.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.93x = 4,264.87 × 1,089.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.93x = 4,646,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,277.32/2,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.75

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