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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.56, 4,228.98 and 1,175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.56, 4,228.98 and 1,175.90 is: 1,763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.56 : 4,228.98 = 1,175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.56/4,228.98 = 1,175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.56x = 4,228.98 × 1,175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.56x = 4,972,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,857.58/2,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.70

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