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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.74, 4,253.95 and 1,082.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.74, 4,253.95 and 1,082.39 is: 1,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.74 : 4,253.95 = 1,082.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.74/4,253.95 = 1,082.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.74x = 4,253.95 × 1,082.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.74x = 4,604,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,406.26/2,836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.13

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