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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.28, 4,229.52 and 1,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.28, 4,229.52 and 1,091.12 is: 1,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.28 : 4,229.52 = 1,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.28/4,229.52 = 1,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.28x = 4,229.52 × 1,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.28x = 4,614,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,913.86/2,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.75

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