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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.16, 4,233.56 and 1,067.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.16, 4,233.56 and 1,067.86 is: 1,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.16 : 4,233.56 = 1,067.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.16/4,233.56 = 1,067.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.16x = 4,233.56 × 1,067.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.16x = 4,520,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,822.87/2,823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.34

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