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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.83, 3,819.06 and 1,085.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.83, 3,819.06 and 1,085.01 is: 1,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.83 : 3,819.06 = 1,085.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.83/3,819.06 = 1,085.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.83x = 3,819.06 × 1,085.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.83x = 4,143,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,718.29/2,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.29

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