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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.44, 4,299.66 and 1,222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.44, 4,299.66 and 1,222.98 is: 1,834.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.44 : 4,299.66 = 1,222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.44/4,299.66 = 1,222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.44x = 4,299.66 × 1,222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.44x = 5,258,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,398.19/2,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.47

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