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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.38, 4,213.38 and 1,164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.38, 4,213.38 and 1,164.62 is: 1,747.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.38 : 4,213.38 = 1,164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.38/4,213.38 = 1,164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.38x = 4,213.38 × 1,164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.38x = 4,906,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,986.62/2,808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.27

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