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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.24, 4,204.47 and 1,158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.24, 4,204.47 and 1,158.39 is: 1,738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.24 : 4,204.47 = 1,158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.24/4,204.47 = 1,158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.24x = 4,204.47 × 1,158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.24x = 4,870,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,416.00/2,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.04

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