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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.92, 4,275.33 and 1,094.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.92, 4,275.33 and 1,094.85 is: 1,642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.92 : 4,275.33 = 1,094.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.92/4,275.33 = 1,094.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.92x = 4,275.33 × 1,094.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.92x = 4,680,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,818.20/2,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.44

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