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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.93, 4,243.59 and 1,183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.93, 4,243.59 and 1,183.82 is: 1,775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.93 : 4,243.59 = 1,183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.93/4,243.59 = 1,183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.93x = 4,243.59 × 1,183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.93x = 5,023,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,625.50/2,828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.81

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