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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.54, 4,271.31 and 1,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.54, 4,271.31 and 1,181.28 is: 1,771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.54 : 4,271.31 = 1,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.54/4,271.31 = 1,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.54x = 4,271.31 × 1,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.54x = 5,045,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,613.08/2,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.92

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