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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.02, 4,198.59 and 1,044.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.02, 4,198.59 and 1,044.95 is: 1,566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.02 : 4,198.59 = 1,044.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.02/4,198.59 = 1,044.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.02x = 4,198.59 × 1,044.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.02x = 4,387,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,316.62/2,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.89

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