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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.38, 4,251.38 and 1,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.38, 4,251.38 and 1,080.50 is: 1,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.38 : 4,251.38 = 1,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.38/4,251.38 = 1,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.38x = 4,251.38 × 1,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.38x = 4,593,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,616.09/2,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.11

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