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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.03, 4,276.35 and 1,096.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.03, 4,276.35 and 1,096.87 is: 1,645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.03 : 4,276.35 = 1,096.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.03/4,276.35 = 1,096.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.03x = 4,276.35 × 1,096.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.03x = 4,690,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,600.02/2,851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.23

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