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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.62, 4,083.33 and 1,080.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.62, 4,083.33 and 1,080.27 is: 1,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.62 : 4,083.33 = 1,080.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.62/4,083.33 = 1,080.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.62x = 4,083.33 × 1,080.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.62x = 4,411,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,098.90/2,724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.98

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