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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.55, 4,245.96 and 1,187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.55, 4,245.96 and 1,187.66 is: 1,780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.55 : 4,245.96 = 1,187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.55/4,245.96 = 1,187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.55x = 4,245.96 × 1,187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.55x = 5,042,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,735.62/2,831.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.91

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