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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.44, 4,234.94 and 1,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.44, 4,234.94 and 1,180.03 is: 1,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.44 : 4,234.94 = 1,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.44/4,234.94 = 1,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.44x = 4,234.94 × 1,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.44x = 4,997,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,356.25/2,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.58

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