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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.08, 4,292.80 and 1,107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.08, 4,292.80 and 1,107.92 is: 1,661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.08 : 4,292.80 = 1,107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.08/4,292.80 = 1,107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.08x = 4,292.80 × 1,107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.08x = 4,756,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,078.98/2,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.76

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