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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.28, 4,230.78 and 1,088.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.28, 4,230.78 and 1,088.68 is: 1,633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.28 : 4,230.78 = 1,088.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.28/4,230.78 = 1,088.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.28x = 4,230.78 × 1,088.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.28x = 4,605,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,965.57/2,820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.16

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