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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.88, 4,249.82 and 1,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.88, 4,249.82 and 1,167.52 is: 1,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.88 : 4,249.82 = 1,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.88/4,249.82 = 1,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.88x = 4,249.82 × 1,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.88x = 4,961,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,749.85/2,833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.87

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