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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.26, 4,201.83 and 1,158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.26, 4,201.83 and 1,158.93 is: 1,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.26 : 4,201.83 = 1,158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.26/4,201.83 = 1,158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.26x = 4,201.83 × 1,158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.26x = 4,869,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,626.84/2,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.13

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