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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.77, 4,230.74 and 1,175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.77, 4,230.74 and 1,175.88 is: 1,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.77 : 4,230.74 = 1,175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.77/4,230.74 = 1,175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.77x = 4,230.74 × 1,175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.77x = 4,974,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,842.55/2,819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.27

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