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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.13, 4,219.41 and 1,081.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.13, 4,219.41 and 1,081.97 is: 1,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.13 : 4,219.41 = 1,081.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.13/4,219.41 = 1,081.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.13x = 4,219.41 × 1,081.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.13x = 4,565,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,253.94/2,812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.42

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