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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.91, 4,281.13 and 1,122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.91, 4,281.13 and 1,122.13 is: 1,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.91 : 4,281.13 = 1,122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.91/4,281.13 = 1,122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.91x = 4,281.13 × 1,122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.91x = 4,803,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,984.41/2,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.30

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