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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.04, 4,222.32 and 1,170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.04, 4,222.32 and 1,170.94 is: 1,756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.04 : 4,222.32 = 1,170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.04/4,222.32 = 1,170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.04x = 4,222.32 × 1,170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.04x = 4,944,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,083.38/2,814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.93

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