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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.30, 4,250.58 and 1,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.30, 4,250.58 and 1,190.92 is: 1,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.30 : 4,250.58 = 1,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.30/4,250.58 = 1,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.30x = 4,250.58 × 1,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.30x = 5,062,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,100.73/2,836.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.76

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