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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.75, 4,266.98 and 1,089.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.75, 4,266.98 and 1,089.62 is: 1,634.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.75 : 4,266.98 = 1,089.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.75/4,266.98 = 1,089.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.75x = 4,266.98 × 1,089.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.75x = 4,649,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,381.30/2,844.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.37

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