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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.92, 4,277.25 and 1,096.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.92, 4,277.25 and 1,096.29 is: 1,644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.92 : 4,277.25 = 1,096.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.92/4,277.25 = 1,096.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.92x = 4,277.25 × 1,096.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.92x = 4,689,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,106.40/2,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.19

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