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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.45, 4,145.18 and 1,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.45, 4,145.18 and 1,204.20 is: 1,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.45 : 4,145.18 = 1,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.45/4,145.18 = 1,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.45x = 4,145.18 × 1,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.45x = 4,991,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,619.74/2,763.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.30

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