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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.98, 4,239.93 and 1,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.98, 4,239.93 and 1,183.08 is: 1,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.98 : 4,239.93 = 1,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.98/4,239.93 = 1,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.98x = 4,239.93 × 1,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.98x = 5,016,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,176.38/2,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.40

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