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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.22, 4,204.84 and 1,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.22, 4,204.84 and 1,157.96 is: 1,736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.22 : 4,204.84 = 1,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.22/4,204.84 = 1,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.22x = 4,204.84 × 1,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.22x = 4,869,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,041.25/2,803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.94

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