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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.65, 4,084.29 and 1,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.65, 4,084.29 and 1,079.34 is: 1,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.65 : 4,084.29 = 1,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.65/4,084.29 = 1,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.65x = 4,084.29 × 1,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.65x = 4,408,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,337.57/2,722.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.13

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