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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.03, 4,291.16 and 1,104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.03, 4,291.16 and 1,104.55 is: 1,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.03 : 4,291.16 = 1,104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.03/4,291.16 = 1,104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.03x = 4,291.16 × 1,104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.03x = 4,739,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,794.44/2,860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.25

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