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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.94, 4,274.45 and 1,094.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.94, 4,274.45 and 1,094.13 is: 1,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.94 : 4,274.45 = 1,094.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.94/4,274.45 = 1,094.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.94x = 4,274.45 × 1,094.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.94x = 4,676,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,803.98/2,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.02

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