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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.26, 4,225.98 and 1,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.26, 4,225.98 and 1,176.76 is: 1,763.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.26 : 4,225.98 = 1,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.26/4,225.98 = 1,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.26x = 4,225.98 × 1,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.26x = 4,972,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,964.22/2,819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.93

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