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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.84, 4,205.73 and 1,072.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.84, 4,205.73 and 1,072.06 is: 1,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.84 : 4,205.73 = 1,072.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.84/4,205.73 = 1,072.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.84x = 4,205.73 × 1,072.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.84x = 4,508,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,794.90/2,803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.08

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