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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.95, 4,263.44 and 1,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.95, 4,263.44 and 1,176.08 is: 1,764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.95 : 4,263.44 = 1,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.95/4,263.44 = 1,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.95x = 4,263.44 × 1,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.95x = 5,014,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,119.32/2,841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.33

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