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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.18, 4,233.52 and 1,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.18, 4,233.52 and 1,360.48 is: 2,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.18 : 4,233.52 = 1,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.18/4,233.52 = 1,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.18x = 4,233.52 × 1,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.18x = 5,759,619.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,619.29/2,821.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.56

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