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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.26, 4,208.40 and 1,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.26, 4,208.40 and 1,072.88 is: 1,610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.26 : 4,208.40 = 1,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.26/4,208.40 = 1,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.26x = 4,208.40 × 1,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.26x = 4,515,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,108.19/2,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.09

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