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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.02, 4,265.51 and 1,088.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.02, 4,265.51 and 1,088.55 is: 1,632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.02 : 4,265.51 = 1,088.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.02/4,265.51 = 1,088.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.02x = 4,265.51 × 1,088.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.02x = 4,643,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,215.47/2,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.05

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