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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.59, 4,268.96 and 1,090.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.59, 4,268.96 and 1,090.52 is: 1,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.59 : 4,268.96 = 1,090.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.59/4,268.96 = 1,090.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.59x = 4,268.96 × 1,090.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.59x = 4,655,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,403.57/2,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.01

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