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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.76, 4,285.22 and 1,103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.76, 4,285.22 and 1,103.27 is: 1,653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.76 : 4,285.22 = 1,103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.76/4,285.22 = 1,103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.76x = 4,285.22 × 1,103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.76x = 4,727,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,727.73/2,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.77

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