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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.98, 4,204.74 and 1,071.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.98, 4,204.74 and 1,071.39 is: 1,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.98 : 4,204.74 = 1,071.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.98/4,204.74 = 1,071.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.98x = 4,204.74 × 1,071.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.98x = 4,504,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,916.39/2,803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.62

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