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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.07, 4,229.58 and 1,087.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.07, 4,229.58 and 1,087.91 is: 1,632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.07 : 4,229.58 = 1,087.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.07/4,229.58 = 1,087.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.07x = 4,229.58 × 1,087.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.07x = 4,601,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,402.38/2,818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.82

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