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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.84, 4,272.66 and 1,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.84, 4,272.66 and 1,093.28 is: 1,639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.84 : 4,272.66 = 1,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.84/4,272.66 = 1,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.84x = 4,272.66 × 1,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.84x = 4,671,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,213.72/2,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.69

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