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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.68, 4,299.43 and 1,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.68, 4,299.43 and 1,223.30 is: 1,833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.68 : 4,299.43 = 1,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.68/4,299.43 = 1,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.68x = 4,299.43 × 1,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.68x = 5,259,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,486.60/2,868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.42

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