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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.37, 4,212.14 and 1,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.37, 4,212.14 and 1,075.59 is: 1,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.37 : 4,212.14 = 1,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.37/4,212.14 = 1,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.37x = 4,212.14 × 1,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.37x = 4,530,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,530.28/2,807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.80

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