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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.35, 4,262.83 and 1,111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.35, 4,262.83 and 1,111.19 is: 1,667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.35 : 4,262.83 = 1,111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.35/4,262.83 = 1,111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.35x = 4,262.83 × 1,111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.35x = 4,736,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,789.98/2,841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.09

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