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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.08, 4,265.40 and 1,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.08, 4,265.40 and 1,283.20 is: 1,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.08 : 4,265.40 = 1,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.08/4,265.40 = 1,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.08x = 4,265.40 × 1,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.08x = 5,473,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,361.28/2,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.48

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