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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.90, 4,294.92 and 1,218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.90, 4,294.92 and 1,218.96 is: 1,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.90 : 4,294.92 = 1,218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.90/4,294.92 = 1,218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.90x = 4,294.92 × 1,218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.90x = 5,235,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,335.68/2,862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.68

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