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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.10, 4,291.98 and 1,105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.10, 4,291.98 and 1,105.69 is: 1,658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.10 : 4,291.98 = 1,105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.10/4,291.98 = 1,105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.10x = 4,291.98 × 1,105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.10x = 4,745,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,599.37/2,861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.66

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