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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.16, 4,285.50 and 1,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.16, 4,285.50 and 1,214.68 is: 1,820.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.16 : 4,285.50 = 1,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.16/4,285.50 = 1,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.16x = 4,285.50 × 1,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.16x = 5,205,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,511.14/2,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.64

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