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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.60, 4,271.64 and 1,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.60, 4,271.64 and 1,093.26 is: 1,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.60 : 4,271.64 = 1,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.60/4,271.64 = 1,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.60x = 4,271.64 × 1,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.60x = 4,670,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,013.15/2,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.83

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