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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.22, 4,207.89 and 1,342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.22, 4,207.89 and 1,342.76 is: 2,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.22 : 4,207.89 = 1,342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.22/4,207.89 = 1,342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.22x = 4,207.89 × 1,342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.22x = 5,650,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,196.90/2,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.17

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