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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.33, 4,268.90 and 1,201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.33, 4,268.90 and 1,201.94 is: 1,803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.33 : 4,268.90 = 1,201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.33/4,268.90 = 1,201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.33x = 4,268.90 × 1,201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.33x = 5,130,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130,959.33/2,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.29

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