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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.01, 4,213.69 and 1,079.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.01, 4,213.69 and 1,079.69 is: 1,617.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.01 : 4,213.69 = 1,079.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.01/4,213.69 = 1,079.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.01x = 4,213.69 × 1,079.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.01x = 4,549,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,455.19/2,812.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.87

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