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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.72, 4,210.55 and 1,052.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.72, 4,210.55 and 1,052.35 is: 1,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.72 : 4,210.55 = 1,052.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.72/4,210.55 = 1,052.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.72x = 4,210.55 × 1,052.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.72x = 4,430,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,972.29/2,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.70

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