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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.13, 4,213.71 and 1,143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.13, 4,213.71 and 1,143.28 is: 1,714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.13 : 4,213.71 = 1,143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.13/4,213.71 = 1,143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.13x = 4,213.71 × 1,143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.13x = 4,817,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,450.37/2,809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.93

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