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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.48, 4,240.64 and 1,183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.48, 4,240.64 and 1,183.48 is: 1,775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.48 : 4,240.64 = 1,183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.48/4,240.64 = 1,183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.48x = 4,240.64 × 1,183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.48x = 5,018,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,712.63/2,826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.61

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