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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.30, 4,253.58 and 1,192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.30, 4,253.58 and 1,192.92 is: 1,787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.30 : 4,253.58 = 1,192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.30/4,253.58 = 1,192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.30x = 4,253.58 × 1,192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.30x = 5,074,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,180.65/2,838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.75

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