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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.33, 4,205.87 and 1,160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.33, 4,205.87 and 1,160.65 is: 1,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.33 : 4,205.87 = 1,160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.33/4,205.87 = 1,160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.33x = 4,205.87 × 1,160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.33x = 4,881,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,543.02/2,803.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.34

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