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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.21, 4,229.52 and 1,064.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.21, 4,229.52 and 1,064.21 is: 1,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.21 : 4,229.52 = 1,064.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.21/4,229.52 = 1,064.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.21x = 4,229.52 × 1,064.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.21x = 4,501,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,097.48/2,819.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.58

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