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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.88, 4,033.38 and 1,228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.88, 4,033.38 and 1,228.64 is: 1,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.88 : 4,033.38 = 1,228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.88/4,033.38 = 1,228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.88x = 4,033.38 × 1,228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.88x = 4,955,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,572.00/2,689.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.30

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