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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.55, 4,276.60 and 1,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.55, 4,276.60 and 1,207.24 is: 1,811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.55 : 4,276.60 = 1,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.55/4,276.60 = 1,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.55x = 4,276.60 × 1,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.55x = 5,162,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,882.58/2,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.82

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