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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.29, 4,263.68 and 1,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.29, 4,263.68 and 1,087.94 is: 1,630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.29 : 4,263.68 = 1,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.29/4,263.68 = 1,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.29x = 4,263.68 × 1,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.29x = 4,638,619.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,619.29/2,844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.85

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