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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.55, 4,200.22 and 1,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.55, 4,200.22 and 1,160.23 is: 1,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.55 : 4,200.22 = 1,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.55/4,200.22 = 1,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.55x = 4,200.22 × 1,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.55x = 4,873,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,221.25/2,802.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.85

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