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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.89, 4,120.17 and 1,080.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.89, 4,120.17 and 1,080.02 is: 1,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.89 : 4,120.17 = 1,080.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.89/4,120.17 = 1,080.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.89x = 4,120.17 × 1,080.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.89x = 4,449,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,849.08/2,747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.37

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