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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.77, 4,267.13 and 1,201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.77, 4,267.13 and 1,201.08 is: 1,801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.77 : 4,267.13 = 1,201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.77/4,267.13 = 1,201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.77x = 4,267.13 × 1,201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.77x = 5,125,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,157.25/2,844.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.61

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