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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.08, 4,245.27 and 1,185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.08, 4,245.27 and 1,185.48 is: 1,778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.08 : 4,245.27 = 1,185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.08/4,245.27 = 1,185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.08x = 4,245.27 × 1,185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.08x = 5,032,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,682.68/2,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.91

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