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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.34, 4,241.68 and 1,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.34, 4,241.68 and 1,072.04 is: 1,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.34 : 4,241.68 = 1,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.34/4,241.68 = 1,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.34x = 4,241.68 × 1,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.34x = 4,547,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,250.63/2,828.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.75

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