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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.60, 4,274.97 and 1,095.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.60, 4,274.97 and 1,095.51 is: 1,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.60 : 4,274.97 = 1,095.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.60/4,274.97 = 1,095.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.60x = 4,274.97 × 1,095.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.60x = 4,683,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,272.38/2,850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.91

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