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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.89, 4,228.88 and 1,087.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.89, 4,228.88 and 1,087.38 is: 1,631.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.89 : 4,228.88 = 1,087.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.89/4,228.88 = 1,087.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.89x = 4,228.88 × 1,087.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.89x = 4,598,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,399.53/2,818.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.28

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