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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.24, 4,210.44 and 1,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.24, 4,210.44 and 1,076.08 is: 1,614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.24 : 4,210.44 = 1,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.24/4,210.44 = 1,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.24x = 4,210.44 × 1,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.24x = 4,530,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,770.28/2,806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.53

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