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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.45, 4,235.85 and 1,179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.45, 4,235.85 and 1,179.09 is: 1,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.45 : 4,235.85 = 1,179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.45/4,235.85 = 1,179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.45x = 4,235.85 × 1,179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.45x = 4,994,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,448.38/2,823.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.92

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