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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.99, 4,268.83 and 1,091.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.99, 4,268.83 and 1,091.83 is: 1,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.99 : 4,268.83 = 1,091.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.99/4,268.83 = 1,091.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.99x = 4,268.83 × 1,091.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.99x = 4,660,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,831.20/2,845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.69

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