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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.16, 4,206.26 and 1,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.16, 4,206.26 and 1,159.82 is: 1,739.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.16 : 4,206.26 = 1,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.16/4,206.26 = 1,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.16x = 4,206.26 × 1,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.16x = 4,878,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,477.64/2,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.73

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