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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.03, 4,249.17 and 1,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.03, 4,249.17 and 1,191 is: 1,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.03 : 4,249.17 = 1,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.03/4,249.17 = 1,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.03x = 4,249.17 × 1,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.03x = 5,060,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,761.47/2,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.08

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