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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.11, 4,256.07 and 1,081.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.11, 4,256.07 and 1,081.99 is: 1,623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.11 : 4,256.07 = 1,081.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.11/4,256.07 = 1,081.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.11x = 4,256.07 × 1,081.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.11x = 4,605,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,025.18/2,837.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.14

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