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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.07, 4,252.23 and 1,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.07, 4,252.23 and 1,079.60 is: 1,619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.07 : 4,252.23 = 1,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.07/4,252.23 = 1,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.07x = 4,252.23 × 1,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.07x = 4,590,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,680.85/2,835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.25

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