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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.66, 4,401.73 and 1,085.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.66, 4,401.73 and 1,085.79 is: 1,628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.66 : 4,401.73 = 1,085.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.66/4,401.73 = 1,085.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.66x = 4,401.73 × 1,085.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.66x = 4,779,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,348.99/2,934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.59

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