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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.40, 4,226.84 and 1,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.40, 4,226.84 and 1,085.56 is: 1,628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.40 : 4,226.84 = 1,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.40/4,226.84 = 1,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.40x = 4,226.84 × 1,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.40x = 4,588,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,488.43/2,817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.63

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