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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.44, 4,300.08 and 1,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.44, 4,300.08 and 1,223.40 is: 1,835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.44 : 4,300.08 = 1,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.44/4,300.08 = 1,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.44x = 4,300.08 × 1,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.44x = 5,260,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,717.87/2,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.28

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