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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.60, 4,266.84 and 1,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.60, 4,266.84 and 1,201.52 is: 1,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.60 : 4,266.84 = 1,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.60/4,266.84 = 1,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.60x = 4,266.84 × 1,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.60x = 5,126,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126,693.60/2,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.89

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