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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.77, 4,235.83 and 1,180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.77, 4,235.83 and 1,180.49 is: 1,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.77 : 4,235.83 = 1,180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.77/4,235.83 = 1,180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.77x = 4,235.83 × 1,180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.77x = 5,000,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,330.83/2,823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.80

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