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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.93, 4,202.37 and 1,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.93, 4,202.37 and 1,046.52 is: 1,569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.93 : 4,202.37 = 1,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.93/4,202.37 = 1,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.93x = 4,202.37 × 1,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.93x = 4,397,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,864.25/2,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.59

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