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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.08, 4,195.86 and 1,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.08, 4,195.86 and 1,409.52 is: 2,112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.08 : 4,195.86 = 1,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.08/4,195.86 = 1,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.08x = 4,195.86 × 1,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.08x = 5,914,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,914,148.59/2,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.14

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