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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.62, 4,206.53 and 1,243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.62, 4,206.53 and 1,243.26 is: 1,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.62 : 4,206.53 = 1,243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.62/4,206.53 = 1,243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.62x = 4,206.53 × 1,243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.62x = 5,229,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,804.27/2,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.38

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