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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808, 4,212.20 and 1,076.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808, 4,212.20 and 1,076.63 is: 1,615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808 : 4,212.20 = 1,076.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808/4,212.20 = 1,076.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808x = 4,212.20 × 1,076.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808x = 4,534,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,962.52/2,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.02

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