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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.34, 4,207.98 and 1,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.34, 4,207.98 and 1,073.56 is: 1,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.34 : 4,207.98 = 1,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.34/4,207.98 = 1,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.34x = 4,207.98 × 1,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.34x = 4,517,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,519.01/2,805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.33

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