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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.78, 4,275.07 and 1,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.78, 4,275.07 and 1,095.23 is: 1,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.78 : 4,275.07 = 1,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.78/4,275.07 = 1,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.78x = 4,275.07 × 1,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.78x = 4,682,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,192.87/2,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.58

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