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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.09, 4,238.04 and 1,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.09, 4,238.04 and 1,069.62 is: 1,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.09 : 4,238.04 = 1,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.09/4,238.04 = 1,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.09x = 4,238.04 × 1,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.09x = 4,533,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,092.34/2,825.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.58

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