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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.89, 4,267.37 and 1,202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.89, 4,267.37 and 1,202.58 is: 1,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.89 : 4,267.37 = 1,202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.89/4,267.37 = 1,202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.89x = 4,267.37 × 1,202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.89x = 5,131,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,847.80/2,844.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.89

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