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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.90, 4,287.06 and 1,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.90, 4,287.06 and 1,214.60 is: 1,821.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.90 : 4,287.06 = 1,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.90/4,287.06 = 1,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.90x = 4,287.06 × 1,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.90x = 5,207,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,063.08/2,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.35

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