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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.08, 4,291.58 and 1,107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.08, 4,291.58 and 1,107.56 is: 1,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.08 : 4,291.58 = 1,107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.08/4,291.58 = 1,107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.08x = 4,291.58 × 1,107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.08x = 4,753,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,182.34/2,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.16

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