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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.52, 4,266.86 and 1,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.52, 4,266.86 and 1,091.05 is: 1,635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.52 : 4,266.86 = 1,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.52/4,266.86 = 1,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.52x = 4,266.86 × 1,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.52x = 4,655,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,357.60/2,846.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.46

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