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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.68, 4,219.11 and 1,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.68, 4,219.11 and 1,059.35 is: 1,587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.68 : 4,219.11 = 1,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.68/4,219.11 = 1,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.68x = 4,219.11 × 1,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.68x = 4,469,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,493.08/2,814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.92

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