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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.94, 4,241.70 and 1,268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.94, 4,241.70 and 1,268.65 is: 1,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.94 : 4,241.70 = 1,268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.94/4,241.70 = 1,268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.94x = 4,241.70 × 1,268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.94x = 5,381,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,232.71/2,828.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.21

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