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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.23, 4,286.80 and 1,215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.23, 4,286.80 and 1,215.93 is: 1,823.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.23 : 4,286.80 = 1,215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.23/4,286.80 = 1,215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.23x = 4,286.80 × 1,215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.23x = 5,212,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,448.72/2,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.66

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