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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.02, 4,233.83 and 1,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.02, 4,233.83 and 1,179.58 is: 1,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.02 : 4,233.83 = 1,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.02/4,233.83 = 1,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.02x = 4,233.83 × 1,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.02x = 4,994,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,141.19/2,823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.08

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