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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.09, 4,229.55 and 1,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.09, 4,229.55 and 1,175.80 is: 1,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.09 : 4,229.55 = 1,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.09/4,229.55 = 1,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.09x = 4,229.55 × 1,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.09x = 4,973,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,104.89/2,819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.08

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