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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.10, 4,295.46 and 1,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.10, 4,295.46 and 1,108.64 is: 1,663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.10 : 4,295.46 = 1,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.10/4,295.46 = 1,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.10x = 4,295.46 × 1,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.10x = 4,762,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,118.77/2,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.27

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