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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.24, 4,205.97 and 1,159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.24, 4,205.97 and 1,159.39 is: 1,739.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.24 : 4,205.97 = 1,159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.24/4,205.97 = 1,159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.24x = 4,205.97 × 1,159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.24x = 4,876,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,359.56/2,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.54

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