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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.84, 4,217.99 and 1,169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.84, 4,217.99 and 1,169.46 is: 1,754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.84 : 4,217.99 = 1,169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.84/4,217.99 = 1,169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.84x = 4,217.99 × 1,169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.84x = 4,932,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,770.59/2,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.29

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