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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.06, 4,205.33 and 1,397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.06, 4,205.33 and 1,397.89 is: 2,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.06 : 4,205.33 = 1,397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.06/4,205.33 = 1,397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.06x = 4,205.33 × 1,397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.06x = 5,878,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,878,571.25/2,803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.20

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