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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.72, 4,222.14 and 1,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.72, 4,222.14 and 1,060.52 is: 1,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.72 : 4,222.14 = 1,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.72/4,222.14 = 1,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.72x = 4,222.14 × 1,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.72x = 4,477,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,642.80/2,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.67

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