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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.30, 4,298.64 and 1,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.30, 4,298.64 and 1,221.96 is: 1,833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.30 : 4,298.64 = 1,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.30/4,298.64 = 1,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.30x = 4,298.64 × 1,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.30x = 5,252,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,766.13/2,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.23

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