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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.33, 4,251.65 and 1,192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.33, 4,251.65 and 1,192.97 is: 1,787.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.33 : 4,251.65 = 1,192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.33/4,251.65 = 1,192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.33x = 4,251.65 × 1,192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.33x = 5,072,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,090.90/2,837.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.63

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