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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.64, 4,241.62 and 1,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.64, 4,241.62 and 1,183.06 is: 1,775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.64 : 4,241.62 = 1,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.64/4,241.62 = 1,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.64x = 4,241.62 × 1,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.64x = 5,018,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,090.96/2,826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.28

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