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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.39, 4,265.12 and 1,201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.39, 4,265.12 and 1,201.09 is: 1,801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.39 : 4,265.12 = 1,201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.39/4,265.12 = 1,201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.39x = 4,265.12 × 1,201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.39x = 5,122,776.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,776.26/2,843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.65

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