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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.40, 4,211.64 and 1,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.40, 4,211.64 and 1,028.56 is: 1,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.40 : 4,211.64 = 1,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.40/4,211.64 = 1,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.40x = 4,211.64 × 1,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.40x = 4,331,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,924.44/2,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.49

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