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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.40, 4,268.70 and 1,201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.40, 4,268.70 and 1,201.10 is: 1,801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.40 : 4,268.70 = 1,201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.40/4,268.70 = 1,201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.40x = 4,268.70 × 1,201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.40x = 5,127,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,135.57/2,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.90

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