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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.96, 4,283.12 and 1,100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.96, 4,283.12 and 1,100.86 is: 1,650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.96 : 4,283.12 = 1,100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.96/4,283.12 = 1,100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.96x = 4,283.12 × 1,100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.96x = 4,715,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,115.48/2,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.97

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