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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.36, 4,202.40 and 1,068.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.36, 4,202.40 and 1,068.92 is: 1,604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.36 : 4,202.40 = 1,068.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.36/4,202.40 = 1,068.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.36x = 4,202.40 × 1,068.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.36x = 4,492,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,029.41/2,800.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.09

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