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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.98, 4,234.32 and 1,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.98, 4,234.32 and 1,180.41 is: 1,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.98 : 4,234.32 = 1,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.98/4,234.32 = 1,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.98x = 4,234.32 × 1,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.98x = 4,998,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,233.67/2,824.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.30

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