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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.63, 4,273.24 and 1,205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.63, 4,273.24 and 1,205.34 is: 1,808.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.63 : 4,273.24 = 1,205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.63/4,273.24 = 1,205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.63x = 4,273.24 × 1,205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.63x = 5,150,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,679.71/2,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.13

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