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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.35, 4,295.43 and 1,219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.35, 4,295.43 and 1,219.86 is: 1,829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.35 : 4,295.43 = 1,219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.35/4,295.43 = 1,219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.35x = 4,295.43 × 1,219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.35x = 5,239,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,823.24/2,863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.96

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