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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.95, 4,208.15 and 1,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.95, 4,208.15 and 1,162.10 is: 1,742.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.95 : 4,208.15 = 1,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.95/4,208.15 = 1,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.95x = 4,208.15 × 1,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.95x = 4,890,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,291.12/2,805.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.83

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