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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.02, 4,230.84 and 1,177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.02, 4,230.84 and 1,177.58 is: 1,766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.02 : 4,230.84 = 1,177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.02/4,230.84 = 1,177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.02x = 4,230.84 × 1,177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.02x = 4,982,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,125.53/2,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.08

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