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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.17, 4,256.27 and 1,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.17, 4,256.27 and 1,083.66 is: 1,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.17 : 4,256.27 = 1,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.17/4,256.27 = 1,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.17x = 4,256.27 × 1,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.17x = 4,612,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,367.41/2,838.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.12

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