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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.44, 4,209.69 and 1,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.44, 4,209.69 and 1,052.30 is: 1,577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.44 : 4,209.69 = 1,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.44/4,209.69 = 1,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.44x = 4,209.69 × 1,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.44x = 4,429,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,839.68/2,808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.33

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