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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.92, 4,275.36 and 1,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.92, 4,275.36 and 1,095.02 is: 1,642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.92 : 4,275.36 = 1,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.92/4,275.36 = 1,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.92x = 4,275.36 × 1,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.92x = 4,681,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,583.33/2,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.13

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