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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.62, 4,250.39 and 1,167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.62, 4,250.39 and 1,167.41 is: 1,751.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.62 : 4,250.39 = 1,167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.62/4,250.39 = 1,167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.62x = 4,250.39 × 1,167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.62x = 4,961,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,920.70/2,833.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.09

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