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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.64, 4,219.58 and 1,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.64, 4,219.58 and 1,081.22 is: 1,622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.64 : 4,219.58 = 1,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.64/4,219.58 = 1,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.64x = 4,219.58 × 1,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.64x = 4,562,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,275.89/2,812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.06

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