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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.07, 4,208.49 and 1,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.07, 4,208.49 and 1,051 is: 1,576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.07 : 4,208.49 = 1,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.07/4,208.49 = 1,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.07x = 4,208.49 × 1,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.07x = 4,423,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,122.99/2,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.27

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