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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.38, 4,272.27 and 1,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.38, 4,272.27 and 1,094.38 is: 1,640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.38 : 4,272.27 = 1,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.38/4,272.27 = 1,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.38x = 4,272.27 × 1,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.38x = 4,675,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,486.84/2,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.88

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