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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.53, 4,236.50 and 1,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.53, 4,236.50 and 1,180.44 is: 1,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.53 : 4,236.50 = 1,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.53/4,236.50 = 1,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.53x = 4,236.50 × 1,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.53x = 5,000,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,937.01/2,823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.17

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