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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.43, 4,234.51 and 1,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.43, 4,234.51 and 1,180.01 is: 1,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.43 : 4,234.51 = 1,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.43/4,234.51 = 1,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.43x = 4,234.51 × 1,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.43x = 4,996,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,764.15/2,823.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.75

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