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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.94, 4,207.70 and 1,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.94, 4,207.70 and 1,245.30 is: 1,868.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.94 : 4,207.70 = 1,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.94/4,207.70 = 1,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.94x = 4,207.70 × 1,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.94x = 5,239,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,836.14/2,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.07

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