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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.40, 4,296.60 and 1,220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.40, 4,296.60 and 1,220.52 is: 1,830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.40 : 4,296.60 = 1,220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.40/4,296.60 = 1,220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.40x = 4,296.60 × 1,220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.40x = 5,244,086.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,086.23/2,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.78

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