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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.36, 4,298.30 and 1,222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.36, 4,298.30 and 1,222.04 is: 1,832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.36 : 4,298.30 = 1,222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.36/4,298.30 = 1,222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.36x = 4,298.30 × 1,222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.36x = 5,252,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,694.53/2,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.53

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