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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.31, 4,268.04 and 1,090.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.31, 4,268.04 and 1,090.48 is: 1,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.31 : 4,268.04 = 1,090.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.31/4,268.04 = 1,090.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.31x = 4,268.04 × 1,090.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.31x = 4,654,212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,212.26/2,844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.32

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