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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.95, 4,213.72 and 1,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.95, 4,213.72 and 1,055.48 is: 1,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.95 : 4,213.72 = 1,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.95/4,213.72 = 1,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.95x = 4,213.72 × 1,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.95x = 4,447,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,501.14/2,810.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.20

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