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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.03, 4,266.61 and 1,178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.03, 4,266.61 and 1,178.26 is: 1,767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.03 : 4,266.61 = 1,178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.03/4,266.61 = 1,178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.03x = 4,266.61 × 1,178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.03x = 5,027,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,192.91/2,844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.63

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