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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.65, 4,244.59 and 1,164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.65, 4,244.59 and 1,164.48 is: 1,746.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.65 : 4,244.59 = 1,164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.65/4,244.59 = 1,164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.65x = 4,244.59 × 1,164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.65x = 4,942,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,740.16/2,830.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.15

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