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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.86, 4,212.69 and 1,347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.86, 4,212.69 and 1,347.13 is: 2,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.86 : 4,212.69 = 1,347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.86/4,212.69 = 1,347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.86x = 4,212.69 × 1,347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.86x = 5,675,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,041.08/2,807.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.13

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