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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.02, 4,197.58 and 1,155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.02, 4,197.58 and 1,155.43 is: 1,732.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.02 : 4,197.58 = 1,155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.02/4,197.58 = 1,155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.02x = 4,197.58 × 1,155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.02x = 4,850,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,009.86/2,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.13

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