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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.26, 4,232.60 and 1,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.26, 4,232.60 and 1,180.98 is: 1,770.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.26 : 4,232.60 = 1,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.26/4,232.60 = 1,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.26x = 4,232.60 × 1,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.26x = 4,998,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,615.95/2,823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.51

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