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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.64, 4,220.62 and 1,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.64, 4,220.62 and 1,354 is: 2,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.64 : 4,220.62 = 1,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.64/4,220.62 = 1,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.64x = 4,220.62 × 1,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.64x = 5,714,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714,719.48/2,815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.63

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