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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.62, 4,272.24 and 1,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.62, 4,272.24 and 1,092.96 is: 1,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.62 : 4,272.24 = 1,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.62/4,272.24 = 1,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.62x = 4,272.24 × 1,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.62x = 4,669,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,387.43/2,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.18

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