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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.62, 4,211.50 and 1,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.62, 4,211.50 and 1,163.32 is: 1,746.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.62 : 4,211.50 = 1,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.62/4,211.50 = 1,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.62x = 4,211.50 × 1,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.62x = 4,899,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,326.04/2,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.25

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