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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.53, 4,227.80 and 1,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.53, 4,227.80 and 1,086.75 is: 1,630.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.53 : 4,227.80 = 1,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.53/4,227.80 = 1,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.53x = 4,227.80 × 1,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.53x = 4,594,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,556.22/2,818.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.13

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