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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.35, 4,201.98 and 1,159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.35, 4,201.98 and 1,159.05 is: 1,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.35 : 4,201.98 = 1,159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.35/4,201.98 = 1,159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.35x = 4,201.98 × 1,159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.35x = 4,870,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,304.92/2,803.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.32

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