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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.93, 4,271.37 and 1,092.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.93, 4,271.37 and 1,092.45 is: 1,637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.93 : 4,271.37 = 1,092.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.93/4,271.37 = 1,092.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.93x = 4,271.37 × 1,092.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.93x = 4,666,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,270.08/2,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.90

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