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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.96, 4,243.52 and 1,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.96, 4,243.52 and 1,183.84 is: 1,775.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.96 : 4,243.52 = 1,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.96/4,243.52 = 1,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.96x = 4,243.52 × 1,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.96x = 5,023,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,648.72/2,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.79

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