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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.33, 4,248.66 and 1,187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.33, 4,248.66 and 1,187.75 is: 1,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.33 : 4,248.66 = 1,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.33/4,248.66 = 1,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.33x = 4,248.66 × 1,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.33x = 5,046,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,324.67/2,831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.32

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