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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.68, 4,263.66 and 1,282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.68, 4,263.66 and 1,282.86 is: 1,922.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.68 : 4,263.66 = 1,282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.68/4,263.66 = 1,282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.68x = 4,263.66 × 1,282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.68x = 5,469,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,678.87/2,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.78

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