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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.47, 4,222.20 and 1,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.47, 4,222.20 and 1,082.96 is: 1,624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.47 : 4,222.20 = 1,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.47/4,222.20 = 1,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.47x = 4,222.20 × 1,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.47x = 4,572,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,473.71/2,814.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.63

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