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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.42, 4,273.11 and 1,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.42, 4,273.11 and 1,093.52 is: 1,639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.42 : 4,273.11 = 1,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.42/4,273.11 = 1,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.42x = 4,273.11 × 1,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.42x = 4,672,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,734.36/2,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.89

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