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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.92, 4,204.44 and 1,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.92, 4,204.44 and 1,159.02 is: 1,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.92 : 4,204.44 = 1,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.92/4,204.44 = 1,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.92x = 4,204.44 × 1,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.92x = 4,873,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,030.05/2,802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.55

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