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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.27, 4,210.98 and 1,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.27, 4,210.98 and 1,162.97 is: 1,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.27 : 4,210.98 = 1,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.27/4,210.98 = 1,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.27x = 4,210.98 × 1,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.27x = 4,897,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,221.94/2,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.72

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