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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.70, 4,300.50 and 1,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.70, 4,300.50 and 1,223.25 is: 1,835.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.70 : 4,300.50 = 1,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.70/4,300.50 = 1,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.70x = 4,300.50 × 1,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.70x = 5,260,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,586.63/2,866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.07

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