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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.81, 4,288.95 and 1,215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.81, 4,288.95 and 1,215.51 is: 1,822.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.81 : 4,288.95 = 1,215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.81/4,288.95 = 1,215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.81x = 4,288.95 × 1,215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.81x = 5,213,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,213,261.61/2,859.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.94

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