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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.19, 4,237.93 and 1,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.19, 4,237.93 and 1,180.08 is: 1,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.19 : 4,237.93 = 1,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.19/4,237.93 = 1,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.19x = 4,237.93 × 1,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.19x = 5,001,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,096.43/2,825.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.18

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