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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.37, 4,227.70 and 1,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.37, 4,227.70 and 1,175.08 is: 1,762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.37 : 4,227.70 = 1,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.37/4,227.70 = 1,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.37x = 4,227.70 × 1,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.37x = 4,967,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,885.72/2,818.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.68

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