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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.76, 4,234.92 and 1,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.76, 4,234.92 and 1,181.34 is: 1,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.76 : 4,234.92 = 1,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.76/4,234.92 = 1,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.76x = 4,234.92 × 1,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.76x = 5,002,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,880.39/2,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.45

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