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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.70, 4,296.96 and 1,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.70, 4,296.96 and 1,220.04 is: 1,830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.70 : 4,296.96 = 1,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.70/4,296.96 = 1,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.70x = 4,296.96 × 1,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.70x = 5,242,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,463.08/2,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.02

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