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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.06, 4,266.27 and 1,200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.06, 4,266.27 and 1,200.39 is: 1,800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.06 : 4,266.27 = 1,200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.06/4,266.27 = 1,200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.06x = 4,266.27 × 1,200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.06x = 5,121,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,187.85/2,844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.66

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