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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.93, 4,175.92 and 1,118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.93, 4,175.92 and 1,118.82 is: 1,678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.93 : 4,175.92 = 1,118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.93/4,175.92 = 1,118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.93x = 4,175.92 × 1,118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.93x = 4,672,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,100.02/2,783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.24

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