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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.83, 4,084.78 and 1,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.83, 4,084.78 and 1,081 is: 1,620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.83 : 4,084.78 = 1,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.83/4,084.78 = 1,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.83x = 4,084.78 × 1,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.83x = 4,415,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,647.18/2,724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.52

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