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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.94, 4,218.01 and 1,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.94, 4,218.01 and 1,056.76 is: 1,585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.94 : 4,218.01 = 1,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.94/4,218.01 = 1,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.94x = 4,218.01 × 1,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.94x = 4,457,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,424.25/2,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.18

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