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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.18, 4,210.92 and 1,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.18, 4,210.92 and 1,052.64 is: 1,578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.18 : 4,210.92 = 1,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.18/4,210.92 = 1,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.18x = 4,210.92 × 1,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.18x = 4,432,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,582.83/2,808.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.45

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