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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.05, 4,268.91 and 1,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.05, 4,268.91 and 1,091.89 is: 1,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.05 : 4,268.91 = 1,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.05/4,268.91 = 1,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.05x = 4,268.91 × 1,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.05x = 4,661,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,189.57/2,846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.78

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