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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.60, 4,266.46 and 1,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.60, 4,266.46 and 1,283.14 is: 1,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.60 : 4,266.46 = 1,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.60/4,266.46 = 1,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.60x = 4,266.46 × 1,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.60x = 5,474,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474,465.48/2,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.19

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