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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.10, 4,283.48 and 1,100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.10, 4,283.48 and 1,100.52 is: 1,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.10 : 4,283.48 = 1,100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.10/4,283.48 = 1,100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.10x = 4,283.48 × 1,100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.10x = 4,714,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,055.41/2,856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.52

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