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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.50, 4,215.78 and 1,080.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.50, 4,215.78 and 1,080.34 is: 1,620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.50 : 4,215.78 = 1,080.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.50/4,215.78 = 1,080.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.50x = 4,215.78 × 1,080.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.50x = 4,554,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,475.77/2,810.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.52

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