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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.21, 4,215.78 and 1,055.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.21, 4,215.78 and 1,055.35 is: 1,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.21 : 4,215.78 = 1,055.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.21/4,215.78 = 1,055.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.21x = 4,215.78 × 1,055.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.21x = 4,449,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,123.42/2,810.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.20

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