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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.23, 4,279.30 and 1,210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.23, 4,279.30 and 1,210.93 is: 1,816.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.23 : 4,279.30 = 1,210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.23/4,279.30 = 1,210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.23x = 4,279.30 × 1,210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.23x = 5,181,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,932.75/2,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.16

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