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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.16, 4,208.12 and 1,160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.16, 4,208.12 and 1,160.68 is: 1,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.16 : 4,208.12 = 1,160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.16/4,208.12 = 1,160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.16x = 4,208.12 × 1,160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.16x = 4,884,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,280.72/2,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.80

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