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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.99, 4,270.33 and 1,092.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.99, 4,270.33 and 1,092.83 is: 1,639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.99 : 4,270.33 = 1,092.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.99/4,270.33 = 1,092.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.99x = 4,270.33 × 1,092.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.99x = 4,666,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,739.27/2,846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.19

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