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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.16, 4,252.06 and 1,080.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.16, 4,252.06 and 1,080.09 is: 1,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.16 : 4,252.06 = 1,080.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.16/4,252.06 = 1,080.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.16x = 4,252.06 × 1,080.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.16x = 4,592,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,602.08/2,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.87

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