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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.66, 4,200.49 and 1,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.66, 4,200.49 and 1,045.27 is: 1,567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.66 : 4,200.49 = 1,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.66/4,200.49 = 1,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.66x = 4,200.49 × 1,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.66x = 4,390,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,646.18/2,800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.72

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