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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.40, 4,274.34 and 1,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.40, 4,274.34 and 1,095.27 is: 1,643.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.40 : 4,274.34 = 1,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.40/4,274.34 = 1,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.40x = 4,274.34 × 1,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.40x = 4,681,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,556.37/2,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.00

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