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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.58, 4,234.92 and 1,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.58, 4,234.92 and 1,180.54 is: 1,770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.58 : 4,234.92 = 1,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.58/4,234.92 = 1,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.58x = 4,234.92 × 1,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.58x = 4,999,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,492.46/2,823.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.62

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