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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.49, 4,266.57 and 1,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.49, 4,266.57 and 1,065.21 is: 1,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.49 : 4,266.57 = 1,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.49/4,266.57 = 1,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.49x = 4,266.57 × 1,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.49x = 4,544,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,793.03/2,844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.75

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