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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.75, 4,229.58 and 1,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.75, 4,229.58 and 1,153.52 is: 1,730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.75 : 4,229.58 = 1,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.75/4,229.58 = 1,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.75x = 4,229.58 × 1,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.75x = 4,878,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,883.97/2,819.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.26

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