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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.61, 4,212.92 and 1,348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.61, 4,212.92 and 1,348.18 is: 2,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.61 : 4,212.92 = 1,348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.61/4,212.92 = 1,348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.61x = 4,212.92 × 1,348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.61x = 5,679,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679,774.49/2,808.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.27

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