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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.08, 4,254.18 and 1,082.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.08, 4,254.18 and 1,082.61 is: 1,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.08 : 4,254.18 = 1,082.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.08/4,254.18 = 1,082.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.08x = 4,254.18 × 1,082.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.08x = 4,605,617.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,617.81/2,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.79

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