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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.89, 4,241.99 and 1,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.89, 4,241.99 and 1,183.30 is: 1,775.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.89 : 4,241.99 = 1,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.89/4,241.99 = 1,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.89x = 4,241.99 × 1,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.89x = 5,019,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,546.77/2,826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.64

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