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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.87, 4,264.38 and 1,089.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.87, 4,264.38 and 1,089.46 is: 1,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.87 : 4,264.38 = 1,089.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.87/4,264.38 = 1,089.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.87x = 4,264.38 × 1,089.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.87x = 4,645,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,871.43/2,844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.07

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