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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.86, 4,144.38 and 1,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.86, 4,144.38 and 1,008.22 is: 1,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.86 : 4,144.38 = 1,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.86/4,144.38 = 1,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.86x = 4,144.38 × 1,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.86x = 4,178,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,446.80/2,762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.36

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