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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.56, 4,208.43 and 1,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.56, 4,208.43 and 1,051.26 is: 1,576.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.56 : 4,208.43 = 1,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.56/4,208.43 = 1,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.56x = 4,208.43 × 1,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.56x = 4,424,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,154.12/2,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.36

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