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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.28, 4,202.06 and 1,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.28, 4,202.06 and 1,070.04 is: 1,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.28 : 4,202.06 = 1,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.28/4,202.06 = 1,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.28x = 4,202.06 × 1,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.28x = 4,496,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,372.28/2,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.11

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