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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.08, 4,276.44 and 1,207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.08, 4,276.44 and 1,207.01 is: 1,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.08 : 4,276.44 = 1,207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.08/4,276.44 = 1,207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.08x = 4,276.44 × 1,207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.08x = 5,161,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,705.84/2,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.07

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