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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.98, 4,251.83 and 1,080.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.98, 4,251.83 and 1,080.19 is: 1,620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.98 : 4,251.83 = 1,080.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.98/4,251.83 = 1,080.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.98x = 4,251.83 × 1,080.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.98x = 4,592,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,760.25/2,834.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.03

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