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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.88, 4,212.63 and 1,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.88, 4,212.63 and 1,164.12 is: 1,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.88 : 4,212.63 = 1,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.88/4,212.63 = 1,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.88x = 4,212.63 × 1,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.88x = 4,904,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904,006.84/2,807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.52

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