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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.07, 4,299.11 and 1,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.07, 4,299.11 and 1,221.56 is: 1,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.07 : 4,299.11 = 1,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.07/4,299.11 = 1,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.07x = 4,299.11 × 1,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.07x = 5,251,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,638.09/2,866.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.35

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