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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.05, 4,228.57 and 1,086.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.05, 4,228.57 and 1,086.46 is: 1,629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.05 : 4,228.57 = 1,086.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.05/4,228.57 = 1,086.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.05x = 4,228.57 × 1,086.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.05x = 4,594,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,172.16/2,819.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.69

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