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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.61, 4,268.96 and 1,205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.61, 4,268.96 and 1,205.33 is: 1,806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.61 : 4,268.96 = 1,205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.61/4,268.96 = 1,205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.61x = 4,268.96 × 1,205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.61x = 5,145,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,499.53/2,847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.96

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