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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.78, 4,291.61 and 1,218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.78, 4,291.61 and 1,218.67 is: 1,826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.78 : 4,291.61 = 1,218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.78/4,291.61 = 1,218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.78x = 4,291.61 × 1,218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.78x = 5,230,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,034.90/2,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.27

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