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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.99, 4,245.16 and 1,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.99, 4,245.16 and 1,050.82 is: 1,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.99 : 4,245.16 = 1,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.99/4,245.16 = 1,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.99x = 4,245.16 × 1,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.99x = 4,460,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,899.90/2,830.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.74

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