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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.83, 4,184.46 and 1,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.83, 4,184.46 and 1,145.76 is: 1,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.83 : 4,184.46 = 1,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.83/4,184.46 = 1,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.83x = 4,184.46 × 1,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.83x = 4,794,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,386.89/2,788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.14

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