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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.05, 4,204.04 and 1,136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.05, 4,204.04 and 1,136.74 is: 1,704.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.05 : 4,204.04 = 1,136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.05/4,204.04 = 1,136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.05x = 4,204.04 × 1,136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.05x = 4,778,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,879.41/2,803.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.89

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