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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.47, 4,205.67 and 1,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.47, 4,205.67 and 1,049.09 is: 1,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.47 : 4,205.67 = 1,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.47/4,205.67 = 1,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.47x = 4,205.67 × 1,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.47x = 4,412,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,125.02/2,803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.81

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