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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.51, 4,252.50 and 1,079.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.51, 4,252.50 and 1,079.55 is: 1,619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.51 : 4,252.50 = 1,079.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.51/4,252.50 = 1,079.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.51x = 4,252.50 × 1,079.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.51x = 4,590,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,786.38/2,834.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.61

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