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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.25, 4,209.57 and 1,140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.25, 4,209.57 and 1,140.95 is: 1,710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.25 : 4,209.57 = 1,140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.25/4,209.57 = 1,140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.25x = 4,209.57 × 1,140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.25x = 4,802,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,887.84/2,807.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.89

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