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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.33, 4,209.50 and 1,162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.33, 4,209.50 and 1,162.91 is: 1,744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.33 : 4,209.50 = 1,162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.33/4,209.50 = 1,162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.33x = 4,209.50 × 1,162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.33x = 4,895,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,274.35/2,806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.37

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