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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.75, 4,223.67 and 1,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.75, 4,223.67 and 1,060.98 is: 1,592.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.75 : 4,223.67 = 1,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.75/4,223.67 = 1,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.75x = 4,223.67 × 1,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.75x = 4,481,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,229.40/2,814.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.05

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