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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.28, 4,198.72 and 1,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.28, 4,198.72 and 1,067.84 is: 1,601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.28 : 4,198.72 = 1,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.28/4,198.72 = 1,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.28x = 4,198.72 × 1,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.28x = 4,483,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,561.16/2,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.68

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