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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.75, 4,241.70 and 1,183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.75, 4,241.70 and 1,183.87 is: 1,775.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.75 : 4,241.70 = 1,183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.75/4,241.70 = 1,183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.75x = 4,241.70 × 1,183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.75x = 5,021,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,621.38/2,827.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.84

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