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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.97, 4,201.45 and 1,155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.97, 4,201.45 and 1,155.71 is: 1,733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.97 : 4,201.45 = 1,155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.97/4,201.45 = 1,155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.97x = 4,201.45 × 1,155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.97x = 4,855,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,636.77/2,800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.56

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