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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.63, 4,248.13 and 1,189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.63, 4,248.13 and 1,189.54 is: 1,783.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.63 : 4,248.13 = 1,189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.63/4,248.13 = 1,189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.63x = 4,248.13 × 1,189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.63x = 5,053,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,320.56/2,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.97

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