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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.95, 4,296.37 and 1,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.95, 4,296.37 and 1,220.50 is: 1,830.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.95 : 4,296.37 = 1,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.95/4,296.37 = 1,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.95x = 4,296.37 × 1,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.95x = 5,243,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,719.59/2,863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.94

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