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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.18, 4,267.23 and 1,111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.18, 4,267.23 and 1,111.86 is: 1,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.18 : 4,267.23 = 1,111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.18/4,267.23 = 1,111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.18x = 4,267.23 × 1,111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.18x = 4,744,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,562.35/2,844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.17

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