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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.66, 4,246.08 and 1,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.66, 4,246.08 and 1,165.46 is: 1,747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.66 : 4,246.08 = 1,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.66/4,246.08 = 1,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.66x = 4,246.08 × 1,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.66x = 4,948,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,636.40/2,831.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.61

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