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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.08, 4,227.72 and 1,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.08, 4,227.72 and 1,086.72 is: 1,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.08 : 4,227.72 = 1,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.08/4,227.72 = 1,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.08x = 4,227.72 × 1,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.08x = 4,594,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,347.88/2,818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.31

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