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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.13, 4,281.38 and 1,099.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.13, 4,281.38 and 1,099.97 is: 1,650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.13 : 4,281.38 = 1,099.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.13/4,281.38 = 1,099.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.13x = 4,281.38 × 1,099.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.13x = 4,709,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,362.65/2,854.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.02

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