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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.14, 4,208.76 and 1,325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.14, 4,208.76 and 1,325.36 is: 1,987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.14 : 4,208.76 = 1,325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.14/4,208.76 = 1,325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.14x = 4,208.76 × 1,325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.14x = 5,578,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,111.92/2,806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.82

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