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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.62, 4,282.13 and 1,100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.62, 4,282.13 and 1,100.46 is: 1,650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.62 : 4,282.13 = 1,100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.62/4,282.13 = 1,100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.62x = 4,282.13 × 1,100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.62x = 4,712,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,312.78/2,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.77

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