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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.89, 4,233.51 and 1,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.89, 4,233.51 and 1,177.52 is: 1,766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.89 : 4,233.51 = 1,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.89/4,233.51 = 1,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.89x = 4,233.51 × 1,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.89x = 4,985,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,036.81/2,821.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.56

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