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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.16, 4,220.46 and 1,172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.16, 4,220.46 and 1,172.94 is: 1,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.16 : 4,220.46 = 1,172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.16/4,220.46 = 1,172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.16x = 4,220.46 × 1,172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.16x = 4,950,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,346.35/2,815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.46

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