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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.81, 4,215.87 and 1,355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.81, 4,215.87 and 1,355.06 is: 2,029.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.81 : 4,215.87 = 1,355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.81/4,215.87 = 1,355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.81x = 4,215.87 × 1,355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.81x = 5,712,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,735.72/2,814.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.53

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