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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.90, 4,279.83 and 1,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.90, 4,279.83 and 1,210.56 is: 1,815.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.90 : 4,279.83 = 1,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.90/4,279.83 = 1,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.90x = 4,279.83 × 1,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.90x = 5,180,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,991.00/2,853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.41

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