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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.58, 4,200.15 and 1,675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.58, 4,200.15 and 1,675.33 is: 2,512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.58 : 4,200.15 = 1,675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.58/4,200.15 = 1,675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.58x = 4,200.15 × 1,675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.58x = 7,036,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,656.71/2,800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.58

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