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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.52, 4,213.38 and 1,077.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.52, 4,213.38 and 1,077.13 is: 1,615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.52 : 4,213.38 = 1,077.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.52/4,213.38 = 1,077.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.52x = 4,213.38 × 1,077.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.52x = 4,538,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,331.55/2,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.92

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