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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.18, 4,235.66 and 1,180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.18, 4,235.66 and 1,180.86 is: 1,769.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.18 : 4,235.66 = 1,180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.18/4,235.66 = 1,180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.18x = 4,235.66 × 1,180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.18x = 5,001,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,721.47/2,827.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.16

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