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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.72, 4,209.05 and 1,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.72, 4,209.05 and 1,051.35 is: 1,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.72 : 4,209.05 = 1,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.72/4,209.05 = 1,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.72x = 4,209.05 × 1,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.72x = 4,425,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,179.46/2,805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.20

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