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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.26, 4,240.84 and 1,161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.26, 4,240.84 and 1,161.02 is: 1,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.26 : 4,240.84 = 1,161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.26/4,240.84 = 1,161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.26x = 4,240.84 × 1,161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.26x = 4,923,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,700.06/2,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.51

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