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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.11, 4,258.17 and 1,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.11, 4,258.17 and 1,083.24 is: 1,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.11 : 4,258.17 = 1,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.11/4,258.17 = 1,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.11x = 4,258.17 × 1,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.11x = 4,612,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,620.07/2,838.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.25

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