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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.36, 4,223.56 and 1,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.36, 4,223.56 and 1,084.80 is: 1,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.36 : 4,223.56 = 1,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.36/4,223.56 = 1,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.36x = 4,223.56 × 1,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.36x = 4,581,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,717.89/2,817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.25

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