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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.67, 4,204.98 and 1,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.67, 4,204.98 and 1,049.40 is: 1,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.67 : 4,204.98 = 1,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.67/4,204.98 = 1,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.67x = 4,204.98 × 1,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.67x = 4,412,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,706.01/2,804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.34

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