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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.65, 4,225.26 and 1,085.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.65, 4,225.26 and 1,085.06 is: 1,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.65 : 4,225.26 = 1,085.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.65/4,225.26 = 1,085.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.65x = 4,225.26 × 1,085.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.65x = 4,584,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,675.25/2,817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.13

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