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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.86, 4,266.33 and 1,203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.86, 4,266.33 and 1,203.58 is: 1,804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.86 : 4,266.33 = 1,203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.86/4,266.33 = 1,203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.86x = 4,266.33 × 1,203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.86x = 5,134,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,869.46/2,845.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.33

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