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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.33, 4,239.52 and 1,161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.33, 4,239.52 and 1,161.37 is: 1,742.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.33 : 4,239.52 = 1,161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.33/4,239.52 = 1,161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.33x = 4,239.52 × 1,161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.33x = 4,923,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,651.34/2,826.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.07

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