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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.57, 4,267.16 and 1,090.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.57, 4,267.16 and 1,090.18 is: 1,635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.57 : 4,267.16 = 1,090.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.57/4,267.16 = 1,090.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.57x = 4,267.16 × 1,090.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.57x = 4,651,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,985.40/2,844.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.39

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