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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.80, 4,242.06 and 1,073.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.80, 4,242.06 and 1,073.41 is: 1,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.80 : 4,242.06 = 1,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.80/4,242.06 = 1,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.80x = 4,242.06 × 1,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.80x = 4,553,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,474.86/2,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.25

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