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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.99, 4,256.32 and 1,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.99, 4,256.32 and 1,083.19 is: 1,624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.99 : 4,256.32 = 1,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.99/4,256.32 = 1,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.99x = 4,256.32 × 1,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.99x = 4,610,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,403.26/2,837.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.53

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