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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.22, 4,213.93 and 1,054.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.22, 4,213.93 and 1,054.05 is: 1,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.22 : 4,213.93 = 1,054.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.22/4,213.93 = 1,054.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.22x = 4,213.93 × 1,054.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.22x = 4,441,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,669.21/2,809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.10

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