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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.58, 4,220.97 and 1,082.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.58, 4,220.97 and 1,082.22 is: 1,623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.58 : 4,220.97 = 1,082.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.58/4,220.97 = 1,082.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.58x = 4,220.97 × 1,082.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.58x = 4,568,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,018.15/2,813.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.56

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