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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.46, 4,212.96 and 1,164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.46, 4,212.96 and 1,164.97 is: 1,747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.46 : 4,212.96 = 1,164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.46/4,212.96 = 1,164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.46x = 4,212.96 × 1,164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.46x = 4,907,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,972.01/2,808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.57

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