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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.13, 4,228.62 and 1,175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.13, 4,228.62 and 1,175.64 is: 1,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.13 : 4,228.62 = 1,175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.13/4,228.62 = 1,175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.13x = 4,228.62 × 1,175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.13x = 4,971,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,334.82/2,819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.43

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