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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.61, 4,207.74 and 1,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.61, 4,207.74 and 1,161.25 is: 1,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.61 : 4,207.74 = 1,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.61/4,207.74 = 1,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.61x = 4,207.74 × 1,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.61x = 4,886,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,238.08/2,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.22

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