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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.97, 4,206.46 and 1,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.97, 4,206.46 and 1,159.62 is: 1,739.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.97 : 4,206.46 = 1,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.97/4,206.46 = 1,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.97x = 4,206.46 × 1,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.97x = 4,877,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,895.15/2,803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.64

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