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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.56, 4,205.64 and 1,072.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.56, 4,205.64 and 1,072.18 is: 1,608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.56 : 4,205.64 = 1,072.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.56/4,205.64 = 1,072.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.56x = 4,205.64 × 1,072.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.56x = 4,509,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,203.10/2,803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.38

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