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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.71, 2,798.24 and 1,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.71, 2,798.24 and 1,134.68 is: 1,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.71 : 2,798.24 = 1,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.71/2,798.24 = 1,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.71x = 2,798.24 × 1,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.71x = 3,175,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,087.30/1,864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.72

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