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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.35, 4,205.03 and 1,158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.35, 4,205.03 and 1,158.09 is: 1,737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.35 : 4,205.03 = 1,158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.35/4,205.03 = 1,158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.35x = 4,205.03 × 1,158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.35x = 4,869,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,803.19/2,803.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.14

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