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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.83, 4,241.85 and 1,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.83, 4,241.85 and 1,182.11 is: 1,773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.83 : 4,241.85 = 1,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.83/4,241.85 = 1,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.83x = 4,241.85 × 1,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.83x = 5,014,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,327.39/2,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.21

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