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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.02, 4,236.77 and 1,181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.02, 4,236.77 and 1,181.23 is: 1,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.02 : 4,236.77 = 1,181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.02/4,236.77 = 1,181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.02x = 4,236.77 × 1,181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.02x = 5,004,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,599.83/2,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.53

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