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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.70, 4,228.79 and 1,063.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.70, 4,228.79 and 1,063.73 is: 1,595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.70 : 4,228.79 = 1,063.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.70/4,228.79 = 1,063.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.70x = 4,228.79 × 1,063.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.70x = 4,498,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,264.32/2,818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.87

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