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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.17, 4,251.80 and 1,080.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.17, 4,251.80 and 1,080.28 is: 1,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.17 : 4,251.80 = 1,080.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.17/4,251.80 = 1,080.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.17x = 4,251.80 × 1,080.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.17x = 4,593,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,134.50/2,837.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.91

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