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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.56, 4,235.28 and 1,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.56, 4,235.28 and 1,183 is: 1,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.56 : 4,235.28 = 1,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.56/4,235.28 = 1,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.56x = 4,235.28 × 1,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.56x = 5,010,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,336.24/2,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.22

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