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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.53, 4,200.61 and 1,045.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.53, 4,200.61 and 1,045.19 is: 1,567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.53 : 4,200.61 = 1,045.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.53/4,200.61 = 1,045.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.53x = 4,200.61 × 1,045.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.53x = 4,390,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,435.57/2,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.72

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