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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.67, 4,205.34 and 1,488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.67, 4,205.34 and 1,488.56 is: 2,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.67 : 4,205.34 = 1,488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.67/4,205.34 = 1,488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.67x = 4,205.34 × 1,488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.67x = 6,259,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,900.91/2,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.37

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