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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.36, 4,232.99 and 1,180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.36, 4,232.99 and 1,180.37 is: 1,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.36 : 4,232.99 = 1,180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.36/4,232.99 = 1,180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.36x = 4,232.99 × 1,180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.36x = 4,996,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,499.09/2,823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.70

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