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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.35, 4,269.98 and 1,091.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.35, 4,269.98 and 1,091.28 is: 1,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.35 : 4,269.98 = 1,091.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.35/4,269.98 = 1,091.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.35x = 4,269.98 × 1,091.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.35x = 4,659,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,743.77/2,846.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.09

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