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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.66, 4,206.49 and 1,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.66, 4,206.49 and 1,049.27 is: 1,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.66 : 4,206.49 = 1,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.66/4,206.49 = 1,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.66x = 4,206.49 × 1,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.66x = 4,413,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,743.76/2,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.72

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