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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.60, 4,219.46 and 1,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.60, 4,219.46 and 1,082 is: 1,622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.60 : 4,219.46 = 1,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.60/4,219.46 = 1,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.60x = 4,219.46 × 1,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.60x = 4,565,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,455.72/2,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.06

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