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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.62, 4,280.19 and 1,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.62, 4,280.19 and 1,122.24 is: 1,683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.62 : 4,280.19 = 1,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.62/4,280.19 = 1,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.62x = 4,280.19 × 1,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.62x = 4,803,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,400.43/2,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.27

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