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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.84, 4,276.68 and 1,000.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.84, 4,276.68 and 1,000.96 is: 1,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.84 : 4,276.68 = 1,000.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.84/4,276.68 = 1,000.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.84x = 4,276.68 × 1,000.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.84x = 4,280,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,771.17/2,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.11

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