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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.30, 4,220.64 and 1,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.30, 4,220.64 and 1,082.52 is: 1,623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.30 : 4,220.64 = 1,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.30/4,220.64 = 1,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.30x = 4,220.64 × 1,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.30x = 4,568,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,927.21/2,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.47

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