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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.52, 4,292.88 and 1,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.52, 4,292.88 and 1,218.12 is: 1,827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.52 : 4,292.88 = 1,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.52/4,292.88 = 1,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.52x = 4,292.88 × 1,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.52x = 5,229,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,242.99/2,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.44

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