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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.20, 4,205.89 and 1,416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.20, 4,205.89 and 1,416.51 is: 2,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.20 : 4,205.89 = 1,416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.20/4,205.89 = 1,416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.20x = 4,205.89 × 1,416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.20x = 5,957,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,685.24/2,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.08

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