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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.91, 4,203.66 and 1,159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.91, 4,203.66 and 1,159.19 is: 1,737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.91 : 4,203.66 = 1,159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.91/4,203.66 = 1,159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.91x = 4,203.66 × 1,159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.91x = 4,872,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,839.73/2,804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.26

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