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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.83, 4,273.43 and 1,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.83, 4,273.43 and 1,094.01 is: 1,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.83 : 4,273.43 = 1,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.83/4,273.43 = 1,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.83x = 4,273.43 × 1,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.83x = 4,675,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,169.68/2,848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.08

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