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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.33, 4,204.70 and 1,160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.33, 4,204.70 and 1,160.07 is: 1,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.33 : 4,204.70 = 1,160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.33/4,204.70 = 1,160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.33x = 4,204.70 × 1,160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.33x = 4,877,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,740.53/2,802.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.60

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