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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.93, 4,299.80 and 1,223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.93, 4,299.80 and 1,223.55 is: 1,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.93 : 4,299.80 = 1,223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.93/4,299.80 = 1,223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.93x = 4,299.80 × 1,223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.93x = 5,261,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,020.29/2,868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.79

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