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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.91, 4,236.48 and 1,180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.91, 4,236.48 and 1,180.62 is: 1,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.91 : 4,236.48 = 1,180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.91/4,236.48 = 1,180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.91x = 4,236.48 × 1,180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.91x = 5,001,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,673.02/2,823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.19

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