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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.73, 4,231.50 and 1,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.73, 4,231.50 and 1,066.39 is: 1,599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.73 : 4,231.50 = 1,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.73/4,231.50 = 1,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.73x = 4,231.50 × 1,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.73x = 4,512,429.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,429.29/2,820.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.74

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