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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.43, 4,212.62 and 728.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.43, 4,212.62 and 728.42 is: 1,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.43 : 4,212.62 = 728.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.43/4,212.62 = 728.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.43x = 4,212.62 × 728.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.43x = 3,068,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,563.55/2,808.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.63

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