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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.06, 3,844.58 and 1,081.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.06, 3,844.58 and 1,081.19 is: 1,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.06 : 3,844.58 = 1,081.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.06/3,844.58 = 1,081.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.06x = 3,844.58 × 1,081.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.06x = 4,156,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,721.45/2,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.41

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