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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.01, 4,229.34 and 1,176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.01, 4,229.34 and 1,176.57 is: 1,764.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.01 : 4,229.34 = 1,176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.01/4,229.34 = 1,176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.01x = 4,229.34 × 1,176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.01x = 4,976,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976,119.25/2,820.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.57

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