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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.42, 4,402.86 and 1,085.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.42, 4,402.86 and 1,085.07 is: 1,628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.42 : 4,402.86 = 1,085.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.42/4,402.86 = 1,085.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.42x = 4,402.86 × 1,085.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.42x = 4,777,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,411.30/2,934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.06

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