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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.84, 4,204.50 and 1,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.84, 4,204.50 and 1,070.52 is: 1,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.84 : 4,204.50 = 1,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.84/4,204.50 = 1,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.84x = 4,204.50 × 1,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.84x = 4,501,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,001.34/2,802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.87

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