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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.31, 4,266.53 and 1,090.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.31, 4,266.53 and 1,090.83 is: 1,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.31 : 4,266.53 = 1,090.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.31/4,266.53 = 1,090.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.31x = 4,266.53 × 1,090.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.31x = 4,654,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,073.56/2,846.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.13

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