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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.54, 4,212.88 and 728.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.54, 4,212.88 and 728.58 is: 1,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.54 : 4,212.88 = 728.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.54/4,212.88 = 728.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.54x = 4,212.88 × 728.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.54x = 3,069,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,420.11/2,808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.89

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