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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.49, 4,240.11 and 1,160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.49, 4,240.11 and 1,160.97 is: 1,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.49 : 4,240.11 = 1,160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.49/4,240.11 = 1,160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.49x = 4,240.11 × 1,160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.49x = 4,922,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,659.84/2,825.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.23

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