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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.83, 4,180.27 and 1,205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.83, 4,180.27 and 1,205.25 is: 1,807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.83 : 4,180.27 = 1,205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.83/4,180.27 = 1,205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.83x = 4,180.27 × 1,205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.83x = 5,038,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,290.95/2,786.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.89

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