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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.34, 4,203.82 and 1,048.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.34, 4,203.82 and 1,048.19 is: 1,572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.34 : 4,203.82 = 1,048.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.34/4,203.82 = 1,048.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.34x = 4,203.82 × 1,048.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.34x = 4,406,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,375.83/2,802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.39

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