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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.50, 4,206.87 and 1,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.50, 4,206.87 and 1,164 is: 1,744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.50 : 4,206.87 = 1,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.50/4,206.87 = 1,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.50x = 4,206.87 × 1,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.50x = 4,896,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,796.68/2,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.81

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