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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.30, 4,266.52 and 1,090.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.30, 4,266.52 and 1,090.14 is: 1,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.30 : 4,266.52 = 1,090.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.30/4,266.52 = 1,090.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.30x = 4,266.52 × 1,090.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.30x = 4,651,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,104.11/2,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.24

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