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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.22, 4,270.32 and 1,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.22, 4,270.32 and 1,204.38 is: 1,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.22 : 4,270.32 = 1,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.22/4,270.32 = 1,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.22x = 4,270.32 × 1,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.22x = 5,143,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,088.00/2,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.09

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