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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.12, 4,266.22 and 1,113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.12, 4,266.22 and 1,113.14 is: 1,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.12 : 4,266.22 = 1,113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.12/4,266.22 = 1,113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.12x = 4,266.22 × 1,113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.12x = 4,748,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,900.13/2,844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.73

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