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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.89, 4,225.88 and 1,085.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.89, 4,225.88 and 1,085.38 is: 1,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.89 : 4,225.88 = 1,085.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.89/4,225.88 = 1,085.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.89x = 4,225.88 × 1,085.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.89x = 4,586,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,659.08/2,816.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.27

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