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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.83, 4,237.95 and 1,180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.83, 4,237.95 and 1,180.53 is: 1,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.83 : 4,237.95 = 1,180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.83/4,237.95 = 1,180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.83x = 4,237.95 × 1,180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.83x = 5,003,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,027.11/2,824.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.09

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