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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.43, 4,283.00 and 1,100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.43, 4,283.00 and 1,100.10 is: 1,650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.43 : 4,283.00 = 1,100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.43/4,283.00 = 1,100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.43x = 4,283.00 × 1,100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.43x = 4,711,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,722.80/2,855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.09

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