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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.89, 4,268.48 and 1,458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.89, 4,268.48 and 1,458.22 is: 2,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.89 : 4,268.48 = 1,458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.89/4,268.48 = 1,458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.89x = 4,268.48 × 1,458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.89x = 6,224,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,382.91/2,843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.69

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