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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.03, 4,207.56 and 1,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.03, 4,207.56 and 1,245.35 is: 1,867.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.03 : 4,207.56 = 1,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.03/4,207.56 = 1,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.03x = 4,207.56 × 1,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.03x = 5,239,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,878.62/2,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.37

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