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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.88, 4,216.41 and 1,055.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.88, 4,216.41 and 1,055.70 is: 1,583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.88 : 4,216.41 = 1,055.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.88/4,216.41 = 1,055.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.88x = 4,216.41 × 1,055.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.88x = 4,451,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,264.04/2,810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.58

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