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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.03, 4,274.85 and 1,095.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.03, 4,274.85 and 1,095.87 is: 1,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.03 : 4,274.85 = 1,095.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.03/4,274.85 = 1,095.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.03x = 4,274.85 × 1,095.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.03x = 4,684,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,679.87/2,850.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.73

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