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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.87, 4,207.44 and 1,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.87, 4,207.44 and 1,051.14 is: 1,576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.87 : 4,207.44 = 1,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.87/4,207.44 = 1,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.87x = 4,207.44 × 1,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.87x = 4,422,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,608.48/2,805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.20

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