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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.61, 4,201.74 and 1,157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.61, 4,201.74 and 1,157.25 is: 1,736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.61 : 4,201.74 = 1,157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.61/4,201.74 = 1,157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.61x = 4,201.74 × 1,157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.61x = 4,862,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,463.62/2,800.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.22

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