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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.40, 4,202.68 and 1,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.40, 4,202.68 and 1,159.04 is: 1,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.40 : 4,202.68 = 1,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.40/4,202.68 = 1,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.40x = 4,202.68 × 1,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.40x = 4,871,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,074.23/2,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.18

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