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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.28, 4,324.55 and 1,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.28, 4,324.55 and 1,218.06 is: 1,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.28 : 4,324.55 = 1,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.28/4,324.55 = 1,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.28x = 4,324.55 × 1,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.28x = 5,267,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,565.47/2,883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.94

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