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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.24, 4,263.12 and 1,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.24, 4,263.12 and 1,302 is: 1,951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.24 : 4,263.12 = 1,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.24/4,263.12 = 1,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.24x = 4,263.12 × 1,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.24x = 5,550,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,582.24/2,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.52

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