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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.08, 4,251.27 and 1,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.08, 4,251.27 and 1,189.48 is: 1,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.08 : 4,251.27 = 1,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.08/4,251.27 = 1,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.08x = 4,251.27 × 1,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.08x = 5,056,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,800.64/2,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.91

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