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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.28, 4,213.92 and 1,077.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.28, 4,213.92 and 1,077.56 is: 1,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.28 : 4,213.92 = 1,077.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.28/4,213.92 = 1,077.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.28x = 4,213.92 × 1,077.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.28x = 4,540,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,751.64/2,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.34

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