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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.44, 4,239.44 and 1,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.44, 4,239.44 and 1,286.88 is: 1,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.44 : 4,239.44 = 1,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.44/4,239.44 = 1,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.44x = 4,239.44 × 1,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.44x = 5,455,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,650.55/2,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.90

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