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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.16, 4,268.19 and 1,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.16, 4,268.19 and 1,091.10 is: 1,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.16 : 4,268.19 = 1,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.16/4,268.19 = 1,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.16x = 4,268.19 × 1,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.16x = 4,657,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,022.11/2,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.25

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