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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.94, 4,237.45 and 1,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.94, 4,237.45 and 1,069.48 is: 1,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.94 : 4,237.45 = 1,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.94/4,237.45 = 1,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.94x = 4,237.45 × 1,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.94x = 4,531,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,852.83/2,824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.23

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