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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.53, 4,200.89 and 1,156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.53, 4,200.89 and 1,156.12 is: 1,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.53 : 4,200.89 = 1,156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.53/4,200.89 = 1,156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.53x = 4,200.89 × 1,156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.53x = 4,856,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,856,732.95/2,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.22

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