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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.12, 4,197.84 and 1,067.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.12, 4,197.84 and 1,067.36 is: 1,599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.12 : 4,197.84 = 1,067.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.12/4,197.84 = 1,067.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.12x = 4,197.84 × 1,067.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.12x = 4,480,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,606.50/2,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.58

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