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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.70, 4,235.03 and 1,179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.70, 4,235.03 and 1,179.61 is: 1,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.70 : 4,235.03 = 1,179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.70/4,235.03 = 1,179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.70x = 4,235.03 × 1,179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.70x = 4,995,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,702.13/2,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.33

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