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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.08, 4,206.61 and 1,159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.08, 4,206.61 and 1,159.71 is: 1,739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.08 : 4,206.61 = 1,159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.08/4,206.61 = 1,159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.08x = 4,206.61 × 1,159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.08x = 4,878,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,426.65/2,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.76

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