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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.68, 4,210.22 and 1,051.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.68, 4,210.22 and 1,051.65 is: 1,577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.68 : 4,210.22 = 1,051.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.68/4,210.22 = 1,051.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.68x = 4,210.22 × 1,051.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.68x = 4,427,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,672.60/2,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.55

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