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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.58, 4,399.40 and 1,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.58, 4,399.40 and 1,084.96 is: 1,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.58 : 4,399.40 = 1,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.58/4,399.40 = 1,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.58x = 4,399.40 × 1,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.58x = 4,773,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,173.02/2,935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.97

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