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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.33, 4,256.06 and 1,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.33, 4,256.06 and 1,082.10 is: 1,623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.33 : 4,256.06 = 1,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.33/4,256.06 = 1,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.33x = 4,256.06 × 1,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.33x = 4,605,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,482.53/2,837.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.17

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