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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.16, 4,197.49 and 1,043.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.16, 4,197.49 and 1,043.87 is: 1,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.16 : 4,197.49 = 1,043.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.16/4,197.49 = 1,043.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.16x = 4,197.49 × 1,043.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.16x = 4,381,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,633.89/2,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.78

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