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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.16, 4,239.54 and 1,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.16, 4,239.54 and 1,182.84 is: 1,775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.16 : 4,239.54 = 1,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.16/4,239.54 = 1,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.16x = 4,239.54 × 1,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.16x = 5,014,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,697.49/2,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.01

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