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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.80, 4,205.70 and 1,163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.80, 4,205.70 and 1,163.55 is: 1,745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.80 : 4,205.70 = 1,163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.80/4,205.70 = 1,163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.80x = 4,205.70 × 1,163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.80x = 4,893,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,542.24/2,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.33

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