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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.58, 4,265.73 and 1,111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.58, 4,265.73 and 1,111.98 is: 1,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.58 : 4,265.73 = 1,111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.58/4,265.73 = 1,111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.58x = 4,265.73 × 1,111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.58x = 4,743,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,406.45/2,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.11

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