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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.44, 4,230.62 and 1,087.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.44, 4,230.62 and 1,087.85 is: 1,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.44 : 4,230.62 = 1,087.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.44/4,230.62 = 1,087.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.44x = 4,230.62 × 1,087.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.44x = 4,602,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,261.53/2,820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.76

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