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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.83, 4,328.69 and 1,222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.83, 4,328.69 and 1,222.88 is: 1,833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.83 : 4,328.69 = 1,222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.83/4,328.69 = 1,222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.83x = 4,328.69 × 1,222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.83x = 5,293,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293,440.67/2,887.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.02

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