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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.69, 4,220.61 and 1,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.69, 4,220.61 and 1,060.35 is: 1,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.69 : 4,220.61 = 1,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.69/4,220.61 = 1,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.69x = 4,220.61 × 1,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.69x = 4,475,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,302.71/2,815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.42

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