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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.78, 4,209.35 and 1,165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.78, 4,209.35 and 1,165.50 is: 1,747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.78 : 4,209.35 = 1,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.78/4,209.35 = 1,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.78x = 4,209.35 × 1,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.78x = 4,905,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,991.60/2,807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.29

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