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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.22, 4,171.41 and 1,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.22, 4,171.41 and 1,050.06 is: 1,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.22 : 4,171.41 = 1,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.22/4,171.41 = 1,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.22x = 4,171.41 × 1,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.22x = 4,380,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,230.78/2,780.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.50

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