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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.24, 4,204.44 and 1,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.24, 4,204.44 and 1,072.08 is: 1,608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.24 : 4,204.44 = 1,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.24/4,204.44 = 1,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.24x = 4,204.44 × 1,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.24x = 4,507,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,496.04/2,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.53

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