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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.10, 4,233.60 and 1,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.10, 4,233.60 and 1,177.80 is: 1,766.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.10 : 4,233.60 = 1,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.10/4,233.60 = 1,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.10x = 4,233.60 × 1,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.10x = 4,986,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,334.08/2,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.89

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